First Things First

The Inquest Into Brooke's Sisters Death

First Things First

Show Notes

TW: This episode discusses heavy mental health themes, drugs and domestic violence. Just over 3 years ago, while Brooke was finishing filming her season of The Bachelorette, her sister Ky passed away on the streets of Perth. There were a number of questions surrounding Ky's death and since that day Brooke has been searching for answers through an inquest. This week Brooke shares the guilt she still feels over her sisters passing, her last moments spent with Ky and ultimately why she decided to close the inquest. If anything in todays episode has caused any upset for you and you would like to speak to someone for support, you may wish to contact one of the following services. Lifeline: 13 11 14 or https://www.lifeline.org.au 13 YARN: 13 92 76 or https://www.13yarn.org.au 1800RESPECT: 1800 737 732 or https://www.1800respect.org.au Headspace: https://headspace.org.au Nova Entertainment acknowledges the traditional custodians of the land on which we recorded this podcast, the Gadigal People of the Eora Nation. We pay our respect to Elders past and present. LINKS Follow @itsmattymills on Instagram Follow @brooke.blurton on Instagram Follow @novapodcastsofficial on Instagram CREDITS Hosts: Brooke Blurton and Matty Mills Executive Producer: Rachael Hart Managing Producer: Ricardo Bardon Listen to more great podcasts at novapodcasts.com.au See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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