They’re the lively chippies who have everyone giggling on site, however, behind their bright smiles, brothers Tim and Mat have been hiding a heart-wrenching secret.
Melbourne duo reveal they both suffered from panic attacks during this week’s renovations.
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“Mat had a panic attack then I had a panic attack,” father-of-one Tim, 32, tells New Idea. “It was hard being away from partners and family. It has been very hard. Every now and then I get a video or a photo and you’ve got to try to keep it together.
“It’s very hard being away from my daughter, because she’s so young.”
Mat says he also struggled being separated from his long-term girlfriend.
“Not seeing my partner for six months was weighing on my mind,” the 27-year-old says.
“But she was the one that said this would be good for me and I’ll be helping my brother out.”
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