Things aren’t always what they seem.
Following his freshman season at Tennessee, quarterback Brian Maurer revealed today on Instagram that he had plans to end his life back in January.
In honor of mental health month, Maurer decided to tell his story. He detailed his battle through depression and anxiety, dating all the way back to his childhood. Maurer said in the post that he planned to take his own life on January 22nd, until God stepped in.
“On Wednesday January 22 , 2020 i planned to take my own life , i though i lost my battle with depression and that my pain had come to an end as i was going to do it i looked up and i said “god if this isn’t your plan for me please send me a sign”
2 minutes later my mom called me with my baby nephew Jeremiah and she said she was just calling to say she loved me , i then knew that by ending my pain i would be causing so much more to the people who loved me.