Sister Wives star Garrison Brown’s sister Madison Brush says his suicide was due to mental health struggles and social media

Sister Wives star Madison Brush thanked her fans for sharing their condolences and experiences with suicide two weeks after her “step brother” Robert Garrison Brown died at the age of 25.

“It wasn’t intimidation. It wasn’t a lack of love in Garrison, it was a matter of mental health (struggles), the 28-year-old reality star explained in a Instagram video posted Monday.

“And I’m going to keep talking about mental health and self-care until I’m blue in the face, because I don’t think it’s talked about enough for people to understand it.”

Madison emphasized, “Time is so precious. And if you’re unhappy with how you’re spending your time and don’t feel fulfilled in life, I encourage you to re-evaluate.

Brush (née Brown) has repeatedly stated that “social media isn’t real” and that she is “done with filters” and is ready to live “more authentically” because platforms like Instagram have caused wrong to his brother.

“Garrison felt like he wasn’t doing enough because he was comparing himself to things on social media, and I don’t think that’s real and I think we need to remember that,” noted the married mother of three children. .

“So if you ever feel down because you see someone post something, remember that it’s their flagship film and you don’t see everything that’s going on in the background.”

Madison encouraged her 642,000 “grown” Instagram followers to reach out to friends and family and create a real community so “we can show up for each other and love each other.”

Brush and Brown are two of six children from the 29-year “spiritual union” between polygamist Kody Brown and his ex-“wife” No. 2 Janelle Schriever, which ended in 2022.

“Kody and I are deeply saddened to announce the loss of our beautiful boy Robert Garrison Brown,” Janelle, 54, said. announcement March 5.

“He was a bright spot in the lives of everyone who knew him. His loss will leave such a big void in our lives that it will take our breath away. We ask that you respect our privacy and join us in honoring his memory.

The Nevada Army National Guardsman died the same day following a self-inflicted gunshot wound in his home in Flagstaff, Arizona.

Last Wednesday, High Country Humane announcement the nonprofit had received “nearly $13,000 in donations and counting” in Garrison’s memory.

The 55-year-old patriarch’s third ex-“wife,” Christine Brown Woolley, posted a recipe for Brown’s favorite breakfast — fake tapioca pudding — dyed green in honor of St. Patrick’s Day.

“We will always remember and honor Garrison, no matter what life throws at us on a daily basis,” said the 51-year-old mother of six. wrote on Sunday.

“It’s such a difficult balance between life and daily routines like celebrating holidays and working while grieving. So, hey, I made his favorite for St. Patrick’s Day!’

Christine ended her 27-year “spiritual union” with Kody in 2021 after welcoming six children, and she legally married David Woolley on October 7.

Brown legally married “fourth” wife Robyn Sullivan after divorcing his first wife Meri Barber in 2014 after 24 years, but they did not end their “spiritual union” until 2023.

TLC has yet to renew Sister Wives for a 19th season.