U.G. Digital Mag: We all go through it man, it’s just that our stuff is not on TV. That’s why it resonates. What has been the affect on you given all you’re doing, and your sister having committed suicide? I ask because we all get to that place where we do all we can to help family, and I would imagine that you had been at a place where you wanted to help her, and family in general through your platform. What head space did it put you in to see how things transpired?
Bishop Don: For me, anyone who loses a sibling will hurt from it. I knew the goals she wanted to accomplish, and I knew her heart. Family and supporting each other has become more important. I have good days and bad days. Supporting family has become more important. I felt like I wasn’t at a good place to help her. I felt like like if I had just turned this corner, she’d be hear, and be straight. Whatever I felt like I could have done. It wasn’t easy on my family, my wife, and my household. We loved her dearly. When you have people going through something, be there for them. We may not understand. Something for me might not hurt so bad, but you may deal with the same thing and it may be destroying you.
U.G. Digital Mag: You never know what someone is dealing with. A lot of times people don’t reach out when you are crying for help, and they assume you’re cool, or just acting crazy. You never know though, and certain things affect everyone differently. Does any of this change you and your family with how you deal with each other?
Bishop Don: It does. I definitely reach out more. I try and connect, make sure everyone is grounded. Everyone is dealing with their own situations. Sometimes somebody just wants someone to listen, or pull up on them and give them a hug. It can change everything In their lives. The thing is, you want to protect your family members from anything. Some things, we just can’t, so for me, the battle is what could I have done different, why couldn’t I stop it. You start learning, even months later, she’s nothing but an inspiration. Every morning I look at her picture, her ashes are in my living room. As you walk out, she’s a constant reminder not to give up, and keep developing your family and pursuing happiness. She’s a constant inspiration, and a reminder to love each other. It’ll be rough days, but still try to give out more love than hate. That’s what she means for me.