'The Bachelorette' star Hannah Brown's brother says surviving drug overdose meant getting a 2nd chance at life
On Tuesday, the 'Bachelorette' star Hannah Brown's brother, Patrick, revealed that earlier this month, he suffered a drug overdose.
Sharing a black and white photo of himself on Instagram, where he had his back turned toward the camera as he pensively looked out into a waterbody, Patrick spoke out extensively about his ordeal. He admitted that he was initially hesitant to share what he went through with the world.
"I have been very hesitant to post this because of my pride and ego but God has been weighing on my heart lately to share," he wrote. He continued by thanking everyone who stood behind him in such trying times.
“As some people know On March 1st I overdosed, I ended up spending two days on a ventilator and I am so grateful to be here to share this with everyone,” Patrick wrote. “I am not posting this for pity or what not but to thank everyone who has checked up on me. Y’all are the reason I fully intend to take my story and share it to hopefully save another loved ones to not have to go through waiting by the bedside hoping they wake up."
His thoughts turned spiritual as saw his life as a second chance from the Great Almighty.
"Rather then being mad at myself for this I am thankful this happened. I have grown so much closer to God, healing my heart, and finding out who has my best interest at heart. This is my second chance and I intend to make the best out of it and can’t wait to share where my testimony goes from here! Tomorrow isn’t promised, so live it for the king, hold your loved ones a little harder everyday and check in on them. Things like this don’t happen suddenly, it happens in the dark and slowly. Sometimes all it takes is a simple text or phone call to show someone you care," he said.
In his post, Patrick geotagged Soba Recovery: Texas, a drug and alcohol treatment facility located in San Antonio.
Although Hannah has never spoken about her brother dealing with an overdose, she posted a sweet message for her sibling on March 5. “You’re my favorite brother. I love you—don’t forget it,” the 'Dancing with the Stars' champion wrote in the caption of a series of adorable photos.