It's been
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since my father committed suicide.
I found his body.
I was 15.
This is my story.
Spreading awareness like Aussies spread their Vegemite
(the Aussie version of Marmite): THICK.
HERMAN’S HANDS
My Mental Health Awareness and Suicide Prevention clothing brand:
www.hermanshands.com
CREATE DIALOGUE – INSPIRE CHANGE.
I have read your blog you amaz young man..
(5x)..
I met your Dad once at your family home ..when I visited to see Matt ‘aquarium ‘. with Ben
I felt his power
when he died I watched a video of the ‘burn outs’
So sad ..I am FB friends with your Mum xxxx
Gidday Brendan I’m a friend of your uncle Gerry and auntie Lyndal’s hope you don’t mind but I shared your video on face book , what an inspiration you are loved watching it and the awareness you are spreading and the life you have created for yourself keep on keeping on cheers kristine ✌️
Hi Brendan,
Im Shayne and Jamies mum. Just want to say hi and glad to see things are going well for you.. Your dad would be very proud of how you have grown..
Regards Jan.
Hello Brendon,
My name is Jim taggart,
I knew your dad, and good friends with Tim and Amanda, I lived at 27 Bradley Gr,
We had some of the best times growing up in Mitchell ok, I think we use to call your dad, Nude, he never had any clothes on as a young boy, take care mate,
Hi Brendan,
Thank you so much for making this blog. I am touched by your sincerity, by your commitment to the truth, by your openness, by your clear and simple articulation of profound suffering, and by your ability to find happiness through adversity. It was my pleasure to meet you, and I wish you the very best on your path.
With much gratitude and respect,
Anuttara
Anuttara! You’ve made me very happy. Thank you for taking the time to write to me.
You’ve taught me things I will never forget. I am very privileged to have met you. You are nothing short of amazing!
Brendan
Read your blog when you first ever posted that year ago, it actually came up on my memories the other day as I shared it! Eye opening! I’ll contuine to read and support you as I believe this topic needs so much awareness! What you’ve done with the area is amazing to, makes me want to come and sit there it looks so warm and inviting! I look forward to seeing your realease of clothing as I’ll definately be purchasing some!
Thankyou for sharing your story with us 😊
Be the reason someone smiles today
Brendan: I have known your dad`s family for over 40 years, I think Herman was about 5 , ( I new your mothers side also. ) To start with your dad would be so Proud of what you have achieved in your life & your blog in his honour, we would catch up at K &Ms or at Murray`s talk shit like every one, talk bikes, what he is building parts he is looking for… I met you & your family along time ago, at the Wayville Show grounds , for the Speed Way, I had not seen him in years & he was so proud to introduce me to all his kids.. I have a photo that was taken in 1976 of a group of me & my mates fooling around, there is 9 in the photo, 3 committed Suicide, & only 3 are still with us.. I look at this & think of all the good times & I would say you do the same with yours.. Your partner & you together look made for each other, hope all your dreams come true, & More to the point I hope this blog you have put together helps others.. Cheers Brendon… you look so much like your dad…
Cheers Daryl. Unreal. I spent a lot of time at K&M’s when I was a kid haha. I would love to see the photo – you’ll have to scan it one day and send it to me. Have a look at my clothing brand – http://www.hermanshands.com – named after my old man. It’s the next step I’ve taken after this blog to help raise awareness etc. Thanks for sharing man I appreciate it!
Hey Brendan, we went to school together- it’s amazing to see how well you’ve done with everything! I work for child protection now and In the mental health industry so I’ve met a lot of children and adults that have lost people to mental health. Keep doing what you are doing!!
hey.Brendan,good luck