Beauty and the Geek 2022 contestant Bri Auty has revealed that she was left “heartbroken” after suffering a miscarriage.
**CONTENT WARNING: The following article discusses pregnancy loss and may be distressing to some readers.
In the July 26 episode, host Sophie Monk conducted a healing circle to help the Beauties on their journey to find self-love.
It was then that Bri confessed that the healing was exactly what she needed to “let go of negative energy”.
“A lot has happened to me, especially in the last 12 months,” she confessed. “I need something like this to help me let go of negative energy.”
The 30-year-old added that her past long-term relationship left her with a litany of trust issues and, as a result, she struggles to open up.
“I had the life where I was getting the house, maybe [getting] married or engaged,” she said. “I lived and breathed this person and that went left very quickly.”
Bri then revealed that she fell pregnant in the “last stages” of that relationship. However, it sadly resulted in a miscarriage.
“I never talk about it but… I was heartbroken,” the former NRL cheerleader admitted.
Despite her past, Bri said she already felt like she was making great progress in the Beauty and the Geek experience, all thanks to her Geek, Chris Mattiske.
“I’m slowly starting to learn how to trust again and that’s all from Chris,” she noted.
Beauty and the Geek‘s Bri Auty Reveals Why She Shared Her Experience
Following the heartwrenching episode, Bri took to Instagram to thank viewers for their outpouring of support.
“WOW, Thank you! To every single person who reached out to me and my mum Vicki Auty. [sic],”she penned on her Story.
Revealing that she received “hundred of messages”, the Beauty said sharing her story was more than showing fans “what has shaped [her] into the woman [she has] become”.
“I wanted to share my story… to also raise the chat of having miscarriages and use my platform to raise awareness. [sic],” Bri wrote. “It’s not spoken about enough however it’s such a common issue that happens to [one in four] women.”
The medical secretary added that she will be “fulfilled” and “honoured” if her experience helps “just [one] person”.
“Thank you again from the bottom of my heart.”
If you or anyone you know is struggling following a miscarriage or loss of a child and needs support, call SANDS on 1300 308 307 or Lifeline on 13 11 14, both of which provide trained counsellors you can talk with 24/7. You can also speak with someone confidentially at Headspace by calling 1800 650 890 or chat online here. If you are in immediate danger, call 000.
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