You Are Not Alone
#999Stories of Mental Health
Live Free 999 encourages everyone to speak openly about mental health. We have created a space to share the stories sent to us from our audience to inspire others to share their own journeys, creating a virtual story-telling chain of community and support.
Notice: Some of the stories shared may contain topics that could be emotionally triggering to some members of our audience. Topics such as suicide, self-harm, substance abuse, and trauma are discussed.
Brendan’s (Ashtray) Story
Since I was young, my twin brother and I were abused by our stepfather. Our mom got cancer, and it only worsened. It was a battle between trying to stay out of depression while being abused, caring for our mother, and Mom being on a constant teeter-totter between life and death. In 2019, at the ages of 15, our mother
Faith’s Story
Hi, I’m Faith. Have you ever felt like your whole world was not your own? You simply lived inside of a play of unfortunate events? Wondered when would the story get better? I’m a single mother who overcame abuse at a young age, being assaulted as an adult, and facing judgement at every turn. The one thing that kept me
Summer’s Story
My name is Summer. I’m 15 and trans. I’m currently in a whirlwind of losing people I hold close. Since December 2019, I’ve lost an uncle, an aunt and two grandparents, and my two biggest idols, Juice and Technoblade (fuck cancer). I’ve also been struggling with repressing the idea that I could possibly be trans for years now, and more
Anonymous Submission
“If anybody is going through anything, I hope and I pray that you get through it. And just know that you have the strength to get through whatever you going through, no matter what it is” -Juice Reading all of y’all stories I realize how easy I had it. Thank you for your vulnerability. I’m Not so good at that. I
Ruby’s Story
When I was thirteen, I started having depression and anxiety. I was being emotionally abused and manipulated by some of my teachers because I’m neurodivergent, queer, and struggling with mental health. Certain teachers tried to change who I was because they didn’t like that I was different. In grade nine, I started to get bullied by students almost every day,
Anthony’s Story
I was raised without a father and molested at the ages of 5 and 8. I internalized these things, along with other abuse, and pushed them to the side, desperately not trying to feel my emotions any longer. I didn’t relate to others, and I didn’t truly know myself. I got into weed at 15, and then it was just
William’s Story
I’ve dealt with mental health issues since losing my mom. I was 13 when she passed away. I fell into a deep depression. Losing her to an overdose, I felt a connection with Juice’s music. Juice’s music truly has helped me a lot. It helped me realize there’s millions of us dealing with mental health, substance abuse, depression, etc. We
Lenny’s Story
Hello, my name is Lenny and I’m a French fan of Juice Wrld. Jarad saved my life after separating from my ex 9 months ago. My ex broke my heart. After this separation I fell into a state of depression and suicidal thoughts. Today everything is fine. I finally managed to forget. I thank Juice Wrld for saving my life
Weston’s Story
Hello, Thank you for taking the time to read. I grew up in a single parent home. (Mother) My dad was into harder street drugs and abandoned his family. God bless my mother, she provided and ensured that my two brothers and I would live as “normal” of a life as possible. Unfortunately, as amazing as my mother was and
