Jay Blades, host of BBC’s The Repair Shop, recently opened up about his uncle’s murder in a social media post on Monday. The presenter, who just attended his uncle’s funeral, expressed his sadness over the loss of his family member. He described his uncle as a “really super nice guy” and stated that his passing has affected him greatly.
In the video, Blades announced that he would be taking a break from social media to undergo therapy and take time to recover from the trauma. The presenter acknowledged the importance of self-care in difficult times, and reminded his audience to take care of themselves and others.
This is not the first time Blades has shared his struggles with mental health. Earlier this year, he spoke about suffering a breakdown in 2015 after his charity and marriage failed. In an interview with the Mirror, Blades described sobbing uncontrollably and howling from the trauma he felt.
Blades’ openness about his mental health struggles and the impact of his uncle’s murder is an important reminder of the importance of self-care, especially during difficult times. We wish him all the best during this time and hope he can find the support he needs to heal
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