Latrell Mitchell’s brother Shaquai has revealed he tried to take his own life during a dark moment.
Shaquai Mitchell, a rugged South Sydney Rabbitohs prop, made the bold and courageous decision to speak about his deeply personal struggle with depression.
In a candid interview with 9News, Mitchell spoke about how he has turned his life around and completed a remarkable physical transformation.
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He shed an astonishing 51kg, going from 167kg to a lean and fit 116kg, making him almost unrecognisable.
This relentless dedication to self-improvement resulted in him signing a two-year deal with the South Sydney Rabbitohs’ top-30 roster in November.
In his interview with 9News, Shaquai spoke about how his struggles have made him a stronger person and how he now wants to be a role model for his children.
“I‘ll stand up and say it: I’ve attempted (to) commit suicide and everything myself,” Mitchell said.
“It was a very, very long process. It wasn‘t easy and it wasn’t quick. It was three, four years of good, harsh punishment from the inside out.”
Mitchell is currently in New Zealand representing the Indigenous team in the NRL All Stars game on Saturday, where his younger brother Latrell will play at fullback.
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Mitchell has been named to start in the front row, showcasing the remarkable journey he‘s been on and how far he’s come.
“Been head down, bum up since day dot,” he said.
“Now I‘m standing here as a fully grown man. I’m strong, I’m powerful. The mental state, the emotional state, the spiritual state … I’ve never been this strong in my life and now I can show my kids that anyone can do anything.
“To get away from the game, to be (a) stronger person and come back, it just means it makes it a little bit more special.”
