I’ve dealt with social anxiety and depression for as long as I can remember. Thinking that I am the only one who could help myself led me to drink my problems away, and smoke every day. My memory suffered. My friendships and relationships within my family were toxic and abusive. Being around people and hanging out with friends just made me feel more alone, more of a freak, a loner. I’ve pushed everyone who has ever tried to be there for me away because ‘nobody could understand me’ or ‘could possibly understand what I’ve been through’ or worse; ‘others have it worse. I’ve had people in my life (my family) tell me to ‘get over it’ or that I’m just ‘too emotional.’ So many thoughts were running through my head and I was never able to find the words to express them. Listening to Juice made me feel seen and heard; that I’m not alone even if it may seem like it. He inspired me to talk about these issues even if it makes people uncomfortable…. because it’s real and raw. Music (Juice and X) is therapy and will always inspire me to help others in need. His music is and will always be an outlet for me and will always inspire me to take action.
