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.
Hey there, my name is Akani, as I’m writing this, tears are running down my chin. I’ve been addicted to weed for quite some time now. One year ago, my ex-girlfriend left me. She cheated on me twice after 4 years of relationship. She broke up 2 weeks before my final exams (I failed the first time, after which she
I’ve struggled with anxiety, depression, and depersonalization for a while, and it messes with a lot in my life. It changed how I think how I talk how I go about my everyday life how, I see things and so much more. I hated the feeling of not being in control of my body, not being able to control my
I have struggled with depression, anxiety, and self-hate for as long as I can remember. When I was old enough to realize there are substances that would numb me, it was a no brainer. I think I was 10 years old the first time I got high. I still struggle with depression and anxiety. I have tried everything: countless medications, one-on-one
I’m 19 years old, struggling with anxiety and depression, and I’m about to become a dad. Life has not always been easy for me, but that feeling of it not being easy never hit until I started dating when I was 15. Every messed up relationship I would blame myself and I put myself in a position to always be
Wow I’m surprised I found this website. I’m 26 a male turning 27 a few days from now. I’m diagnosed with PTSD and Paranoid Schizophrenia. I was diagnosed at around 21 years old. As a child I was bright and joyful. As a teenager I was kind of popular and outgoing, but on the inside I had anxiety really bad.
My mum had me when she was young. My dad denied having a child with her and left, so I wasn’t raised by my parents but family relations. This really belittled me because everybody sees me a liability and this is so disturbing. Disturbing with the fact that pressure comes from both family and outside. I don’t feel loved. I’m
I was officially diagnosed with Borderline Personality Disorder. When I was younger, I always felt like I didn’t fit in with people my age. They were always happy, and I didn’t know how to be happy. It was either sadness, numbness, or just a euphoric feeling of happiness, then back to sadness. Most of my life my parents worked, so
Right now, I am a 27-year-old woman. As a kid, I was the happiest kid you have ever seen. I had no worries and no problems. I was always optimistic and appreciative of everything I had. During high school, a different classmate passed away each year at my school. It was very tragic and I would have small spouts of
My is Princess, I’m only 15 and I grew up with no father figure. I have a stepdad, but I don’t look up to him as a father, nor claim him as a step dad. I have anxiety, and I started smoking at the age of 13. At the age of 14, I started to look for my dad. He
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