Brian Fink Foundation

09/12/2026

3 weeks before Brian died by su***de we were on vacation.
We returned home and Brian’s anxiety went into full severity.
He couldn’t sleep, he started losing weight. He was very agitated. Which was not like him. We went to his local P*P. Without me forcing her to do bloodwork he would have walked out with being told to exercise, lose weight and watch YouTube videos.
We started trying to find solutions to some private financial decisions that were made.
He started taking melatonin excessively. He went back for a follow up and was told his blood work looked good. And left with more suggestions of vitamins. I was not and still am not a trained medical provider, but as some point I feel like she should have seen the signs. ( I may be wrong)
We sought prayer, we reached out to family. In my mind we checked all the boxes and he still took his life.
I believe but cannot solidify that Brian had a lot more inner struggles going on that he did not choose to speak about. Instead he internalized it all.
Do I think he would still be here if he was given sleep medication and sought mental health care. Absolutely.
We would still be chasing our dreams. He would’ve have met his grandson.
He would have seen my daughter marry her best friend. See my son step into his calling in the ministry.
He would have seen his nieces and nephews excel in school and sports.
He would have seen his value in so many lives.

Asking for help is being strong. I pray we stop expecting people to suck it up and move on.
I pray we allow people to feel, speak and be open about working through their struggles.

I pray more than anything we bring awareness to mental health and not put a stigma around it.

Stay.
Tomorrow Needs you.
Being Strong Is Asking For Help.

988 su***de crisis line
Christian Family Counseling
Lawton Indian Hospital Behavioral Health

There are resources. Seek help.
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09/12/2026

"As we observe National Su***de Prevention Month, and World Su***de Prevention Day on September 10, let’s take time to share our stories.

Stories of those we’ve lost, stories of what we’ve overcome.

And remember—that we have no idea what people are living through.

So, we must make every effort to be kind, caring, and openhearted whenever we can.

It may make all the difference." 🐘⁠👉🏼Check out the article. Link in the comments!

09/09/2026

Wear your Brian shirts tomorrow! Old or new! 🌻

09/08/2026

There is so much stigma surrounding su***de – those who do it, and those who are left in it’s wake, and the only way we can continue to help ourselves, and those around us, is to speak, write and talk about it - openly and honestly - even when it’s hard.

When someone dies by su***de, it’s important to remember that there is so much to untangle for those left behind. It’s not only grief – it’s the anniversaries, the guilt, the lack of closure. It’s the inability to tell others for fear of judgement – worrying they might judge the person who died or judge you for what you ‘did’ or ‘didn’t’ do. It’s hiding your sadness because of the stigma. It’s physical and mental health problems. It’s wanting to be with them. It’s anger.

If you take away anything from this post, it’s to know EVERY, and ANY feeling around su***de is valid. It doesn’t make you a bad person for feeling things that others might not during more ‘natural’ grieving processes.

Su***de is heartbreaking and confusing - it can make you feel powerless and alone.
But you’re not.
It’s okay to talk about it, and it’s okay to feel the emotions.
You cared about them, and you’re hurting - there is nothing more natural than that.

Stay Strong ❤️
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09/05/2026

09/01/2026

It’s Su***de Prevention or as I would like to call it su***de awareness month. It takes 30 days to form a habit. Spend this month being kind. Reaching out to someone you know is struggling. Be available for someone.
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08/14/2026

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06/07/2026

June is Men’s Mental health awareness month. Check in on the guys in your life. ~dp🐰🩵

06/03/2026

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