Olivia Plath, known for her appearance on the reality show Welcome to Plathville, has recently shared a heartfelt tribute to her brother, Micah Meggs. Just under a month ago, Olivia announced on Instagram that the 15-year-old had tragically passed away due to an unexpected accident. The Roanoke Times reported that Micah died in Franklin County, Virginia after being struck by a car while riding an electric bicycle. It was a devastating loss for Olivia and her family.
Following the heartbreaking news, Olivia expressed her need to take a break from social media in order to process and grieve the sudden loss. However, she has now returned to Instagram to honor her brother’s memory. Alongside several cherished family photos, the 25-year-old reality star penned an emotional tribute to Micah. In her post, she expressed her struggle to find the right words to capture the multitude of emotions she was experiencing. Olivia wrote:
“I’ve rewritten this a few times because somehow I have no words, even though inside of me is a vortex of every emotion possible. You’ll always be in my heart, Micah Titus. You deserved so much, and I don’t think you knew just how loved you are. I will miss your laugh so much.”
Olivia further revealed that she had been unable to see Micah for several years due to her choice to follow a different, non-religious life path than her parents, Don and Karen Meggs. This added layer of sorrow led her to reflect on the memories they never had the chance to create and the years she missed with her brother. Olivia shared:
“When growing up in a large family, the older kids often become like parents to the younger kids. Micah was my baby; I was 9 when he was born and I remember that day like yesterday. I potty trained him, taught him to read, carried him around on my hip and then piggyback style, and felt largely responsible for him. I’ve often felt jaded as an adult about being parentified when I was a mere child, but now I’ll always treasure those sweet memories because they are all I have. Baby Ticah Mitus, we kids called him.. Micah suffered his entire life from Cerebral Palsy caused by a Brachial Plexus injury during his birth which made it difficult for him to do the things he enjoyed.”
In her tribute, Olivia requested that instead of sending flowers, her fans consider donating to the Brachial Plexus Foundation. She ended her post by reminding everyone of the fragility of life and the importance of cherishing loved ones. Olivia urged:
“Micah was only 15 and died in a tragic accident. Life isn’t promised; hug your loved ones a little tighter today.”
The pain and grief Olivia and her family are experiencing is undoubtedly overwhelming. Our hearts go out to them during this difficult time.
[Image via Olivia Plath/Instagram, Florida Funeral Service]
