‘Sister Wives’ star Janelle Brown says things have been ‘hard’ since son Garrison died by suicide

“Sister Wives” star Janelle Brown admitted she’s been struggling since her son Garrison Brown died by suicide.

“It’s been hard to get my brain to work properly again,” the TLC star wrote on Instagram Saturday. “I am so grateful for the out pouring of love and support I’ve received these last three weeks.”

Alongside her grieving message, the family matriarch attached a slew of photos from her son’s celebration of life ceremony on March 24, which was attended by his family and members of his National Guard unit.

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“He would have loved it,” Janelle, 54, continued. “This was a beautiful moment for us.”

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One heartbreaking snap showed the matriarch breaking down in tears as an Army sergeant handed her a folded-up flag.

The TV personality furthered that the support she’s received “has been overwhelming,” adding, “I am honored. So many of you shared stories of your loved ones. So many of you wrote of your thoughts and prayers. Thank you from the bottom of my heart ❤️.”

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Several fans rushed to the comments to show their support for Janelle as she continues to grieve the loss of her son.

“Your face broke my heart – I can’t imagine what you’re feeling. Praying for you Janelle and the entire family,” one person wrote.

“My aching mama heart hurts for your aching mama heart 💜,” another added.

“Oh my heart…I am sobbing with you Janelle. One mama to another. I hope you know how many mamas are holding your heart in love and prayer right now. ❤,” a third chimed in.

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The son of Janelle and her ex-husband, Kody Brown, died on March 5 at his Arizona home. He was 25.

Garrison was pronounced dead at the scene from what appeared to be a self-iNFLicted gunshot wound hours after his brother Gabriel Brown reportedly recovered his body.

That same day, Janelle and Kody, 55, confirmed their son’s death in a heartbreaking tribute posted to Instagram.

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“Kody and I are deeply saddened to announce the loss of our beautiful boy Robert Garrison Brown,” they wrote.

“He was a bright spot in the lives of all who knew him. His loss will leave such a big hole in our lives that it takes our breath away.”

Garrison was laid to rest on March 9.

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Janelle and Kody revealed they were separating in December 2022 decades after they wed in 1993. Aside from Garrison, they share five other children together.

Kody also has an additional 13 other children with Christine Brown, Meri Brown and Robyn Brown. He is currently only wed to Robyn Brown.

If you or someone you know is affected by any of the issues raised in this story, call or text the Suicide & Crisis Lifeline at 988.