MAFS' Cam Merchant reveals how wife Jules Robinson 'saved my life' – as he makes heartbreaking admission
Married At First Sight's Cam Merchant has creditted wife Jules Robinson and sons Ollie and Carter for "saving [his] life".
In a raw and vulnerable post, the 41-year-old opened up about his "lowest" moment and just how he turned it all around.
Cam, a mental health speaker and advocate, detailed his own past mental health struggles in a candid message to fans.
Cam and Jules married for real in 2019 after meeting on MAFS Season 6. Instagram @cammerchant
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Cam took to Instagram to share a sweet video of him playing with his son Carter.
Alongside it, he wrote: "When I was at my lowest I asked for assistance in life & was sent it in the purest form..."
"They saved my life & they don't even know it & I got the assistance I was praying for. Forever grateful ❤️."
Cam and Jules with their two sons, 11-month-old Carter and four-year-old Ollie. Instagram @cammerchant
He said in 2013 he was at his "lowest" before discovering his 'why' for getting mentally healthy again:
"To not give up & strive towards something I'd always dreamed of... My long life partner & kids," he explained.
"This thought alone kept me going & they came true & now they're assisting me in my life more ways than I can ever imagine & forever so thankful to my wife & my 2 beautiful boys ❤️❤️❤️"
Cam then shared a message to anyone else who may be struggling.
"If you aren't where you feel you want to be please know that's ok," he said.
"I've been there. Keep looking after yourself, with the right intentions & know anything is possible. Just give yourself that chance... To get through the next moment.. Stack moments which then become a miracle. ✨"
Jules and Cam are parents to two beautiful boys, Ollie, 4, and Carter, 11 months. Instagram
Unsurprisingly, Jules showed her support for her husband's message.
"High fives all round my love … ❤️❤️❤️❤️. Love this xx" she commented.
Others thanked Cam for his openness.
"Thank you for always being so raw and honest, the world needs more of you 🙌" one follower wrote.
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"Showing up and being present everyday, sharing your story. Truly inspiring human 😍" said another.
A third fan wrote: "Love your vulnerability and honesty 💖 you are spreading awareness and kindness and positivity! 🎉"
Cam shared his gratefulness for his beautiful family. Instagram @cammerchant
Jules and Cam's relationship timeline
Jules and Cam were the first Married At First Sight Australia couple to get married for real after taking part in the experiment.
Cam dropped to one knee and proposed during the couple's Final Vows.
"I knew as soon as you walked through there and I just saw you just then, you are the one for me. You are the one that I love and the one I want to spend forever with," he said.
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They wed in Sydney on January 28, 2019 with the ceremony and reception held at the Beta Bar and captured by A Current Affair.
Six years on, they are also parents to two boys: four-year-old Ollie and 11-month-old Carter.
If you or someone you know needs immediate or mental health-related support, contact Lifeline on 13 11 14 or via lifeline.org.au. In an emergency, call 000.
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