PHOTO: Mat Steinwede. FILE
“I start my day with tears and end it the same way.”
Mat Steinwede, Australia’s leading real estate agent, is speaking out about the tragic loss of his son Logan to suicide last week. The 20-year-old was staying at his grandparents’ house on Sunday, and his uncle, Dr. Justin Coulson, the host of Parental Guidance, revealed that they found him on Monday morning.
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Dr. Coulson announced the devastating news on social media, expressing that it was too late to help once the grandparents discovered what had happened. In a heart-wrenching post, he described the anguish of realizing it was too late to do anything but scream ‘No’ and cry out Logan’s name repeatedly.
Logan was loved by his whole family. Picture: Instagram/LoganSteinwede
Mat Steinwede, Logan’s father, took to Instagram to share his grief in a raw video. Describing Logan as “really loved,” he reflected on his son’s life as a budding surfer with a substantial Instagram following, seemingly living the Australian dream.
Logan, a sun-kissed and athletic young man, was the middle child of seven on Mat Steinwede’s side and had two additional siblings from his mother’s marriage to NRL great Kieran Foran.
Despite appearances, Mr. Steinwede acknowledged that Logan found life challenging, struggled to fit into societal expectations, and had difficulty deciding his path after school. He emphasized Logan’s love for surfing as a source of pride, describing him as unpredictable and exciting in the water.
He was only 20. Picture: Instagram/LoganSteinwede
While recognizing his son’s bright future and deep love for him, Mr. Steinwede admitted that Logan found life difficult, particularly after finishing school. The young man faced challenges, including a period of drinking and struggling to find his way.
In his emotional video, Mat Steinwede broke down in tears, paying tribute to Logan’s infectious smile and fun-loving nature. He shared memories of spending almost every day surfing and training with his son during his upbringing.
Expressing the strain in their relationship toward the end, Mr. Steinwede questioned what he could have done differently and lamented the difficulty of watching Logan choose his own path.
Mat Steinwede has broken down about the loss of his son. Picture:Instagram/MatSteinwede
Although aware that life must continue and wanting to be strong for his other children, Mr. Steinwede revealed the daily struggle of waking up and going to bed in tears as he grapples with the immense loss. He challenged the notion that Logan is happier now, expressing the wish to have said “I love you” one more time.
Mat Steinwede emphasized the tragedy of Logan’s death and highlighted a larger issue of young men not discussing their feelings. He recounted how Logan’s older brother believed that if Logan had held on a little longer and communicated his struggles, the family would have done everything to help.
Despite the absence of a perceived silver lining, Mr. Steinwede acknowledged the need to turn his pain into purpose, emphasizing the strengthened bond within the family. Concluding, he expressed determination to navigate through grief and prevent it from consuming him.