Help Blake rest and support his loved ones

22/01/2000 - 22/03/2022

On the evening of Tuesday the 22nd of March, on a seemingly regular day, my brother Blake tragically lost his internal battle against mental health and took his own life. Nothing could have prepared our family for this tragic passing. Blake was a gentle giant with a kind heart who was destined to help people and ease the pain and suffering of those around him. He brought smiles to the hearts of everyone he came in contact with.

It is extremely difficult for me to request this help. While in the process of rehabilitation, during his psychosis Blake incurred a large debt that has been passed onto the family. The family will greatly appreciate any and all support messages or donations, easing this financial and emotional hardship.

Blakes story.

Blake battled every day to stay alive for my Mother and family, who loved him so much, but ultimately, his pain was too much to carry, ending his life at the family home. If love could have saved him, he would have lived forever.

Blake was a keen horticulturist and fish keeper. He was very selfless and prioritised others' well-being over his own. When Blake was 15 years old, an incident occurred in the workplace that stole Blake's dignity and innocence. Leading to his PTSD.

He persevered in the workplace until it became too challenging to hold a job. When Blake was searching for acceptance and friendship, he fell into the hands of a group of people that took advantage of him and steered him down a darker path which ultimately led to Drug-induced schizophrenia and borderline personality disorder. Even in the lowest and most difficult times in his life, he still looked out for the people around him. Blake began rehab and was completely sober; he almost reached his 2-year milestone. Words cannot begin to explain or quantify the emotions Blake’s parents in particular are feeling right now; no Mother or Father should have to bury their baby.

Pictured from left to right. Blake, Mum Vanessa, Brother Jordan, Father Scott.