Janelle Brown says first Mother’s Day after son Garrison’s death was ‘surprisingly emotional’: ‘I felt the grief’
Janelle Brown got candid about her “emotional” Mother’s Day following the death of her son Garrison Brown.
“Mother’s Day was surprisingly emotional for me,” the “Sister Wives” star wrote on Instagram Monday. “It just never has been a big holiday for me. My children have always shown up for me and made me feel special everyday [sic].
“Especially since they became independent adults and weren’t home all the time. But this year was different. All weekend I felt the grief so close to the surface.”
Janelle, 55, shared a photo of a strawberry rhubarb pie with fans, explaining the special significance behind that particular dessert.
“Strawberry Rhubarb is a huge favorite at our house and maybe no one loved it more than Garrison. And that made this pie a little bitter sweet [sic],” she shared.
She concluded, “I love you honey and miss you every day.”
The TLC star’s sentimental post received numerous comments of support from her online community.
“I’m so sorry for the loss of your son Janelle. I hope the pie made you feel a little closer to him, and reminded you of good things too. ❤️,” one person wrote.
“I’m sure Garrison was with you in spirit when you were making it ❤️,” another added.
An autopsy report obtained by People on May 15 confirmed Garrison died from a gunshot wound to the head. His manner of death was ruled a suicide.
The 25-year-old was found dead with a gun in his hand at his Flagstaff, Ariz., home by his brother, Gabriel Brown, on March 5.
Prior to his death, Janelle was concerned about her son’s well-being after he sent a text to his family that read, “I want to hate you for sharing the good times. But I can’t. I miss these days.”
Janelle reportedly told police that Garrison had not been on speaking terms with his dad, Kody Brown, for some time before he died.
He was buried on March 9.
Janelle and Kody, who split in 2022 after nearly three decades of marriage, previously wrote in a statement that their son’s death will “leave such a big hole in [their] lives.
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.
