Jake O'Brien Fitness

Happy new year fam ❤️

A new chapter begins 🙌

I’m 33 now, and after getting my qualifications sorted and spending the past year working in disability support, I’ve decided it’s time to take the leap and get myself a degree.

I know this is a pretty normal path for a lot of people, but it’s a huge deal for me. It’s taken a long time to reach a point where I feel safe, steady, and confident enough to plan years ahead — instead of just living in survival mode.

I’m excited, nervous, proud, and honestly just grateful that I’m finally in a place where I can do this. Here’s to growth, new challenges, and building a career that will let me be of service while supporting my own little family 🙏🐶👩🏼‍🤝‍👨🏻🏡

Addicted to the life I’ve built 🙏

There’s way too much going on for me to explain much about what’s happened to me here in one post. Let’s just say it’s been a long ass journey back to being OK but I feel like I’ve finally made it 💙

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Lately 🙏

Hair grew back and I got a new career 👍

Made it to 33 🥳

Few things I love ❤️

As of late 💙

Come too far to give up… Keep going 🔥

🔗 in bio for support on your journey 🙏🏼

Last week we lost someone very special and as a good friend of Chris, I’ve been struggling with the news. I honestly don’t think I’ll ever get over it.

Chris was one of the most genuine and wonderful people I’ve ever known. He supported me when I was at my lowest and cheered me on through my success. Living on opposite sides of the world, we only met in person once, but despite that, I felt like he was one of the few friends who truly understood me. We finally caught up when I was in the States last year, and it was one of the best weeks of my life.

Like me, Chris was known for being a passionate advocate for mental health. He cared deeply because he experienced the highs and lows himself, and he shared that journey with all of us. It’s now public knowledge that his passing was not due to natural causes, and knowing the pain he must have felt rips me apart.

If you’re feeling alone or overwhelmed, please reach out to someone who cares—or to me. There is always someone who values you, even if it doesn’t feel like it in the moment.

To my friend, I’ll always remember your outgoing nature, our amazing conversations, your silly accent, and your big generous heart. You inspired me in so many ways and made a such huge positive impact on so many lives, mine included.

Rest easy Chris and save me a spot up there. Love you forever mate 🖤🕊️