Loss and Grief

This painting is about the loss of my best mate/brother, Brendo, and the depression I felt. I was talking to psychs as I was suicidal. I am a broken-hearted man. I am sad, angry and numb. I was told my mate passed away, I was moved prisons due to people making up stories, my partner was banned for 12 months, I was then facing three people where one was hurt. I am now in 23-hour lockdown. I was told it would be for 12 months. I called my partner, who told me Brendo’s dad, a man who had treated me like a son for 23 years just passed away. Inside, my heart is broken, my soul is gone, my head is spinning. I heard that dark voice again, saying ‘This is it. I can’t go on anymore’. I just finished a painting about Brendo’s passing. I am now doing one about his dad, Glenn. The point of this painting is to find strength in those around you when you’re alone. When the pain and misery take over, find someone to talk to and you will get through this. I also want to say, whoever gets this painting, please enjoy it and remember tough times never last, tough people do. Please know this painting, I believe, saved my life. It helped me to see a path. Although it’s breaking my heart, I believe someone will enjoy our beautiful culture in this artwork._BR_ENCODED__BR_ENCODED_100% of the artwork pr