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.
Since I was younger, I’ve always been ugly, fat, poor, no friends at school, always alone. I’ve been bullied and that changed how live my life today. I suffer with social anxiety, depression, feeling stuck in the same place and alone. Never had a girlfriend or any kind of romantic relationship. I just feel like I’m no good for anyone.
Back in 2018 I lost my father to a car accident. He was a heavy drug abuser and alcoholic. At the time I was only 12, and after he passed I felt like I was in this void I couldn’t escape from. I had all these thoughts of suicide and took the pain out on my wrists and legs. I
I am a 17-year-old boy and I suffer from depression. I never had a normal childhood. I used to be isolated in my room and wasn’t allowed to play with friends. I used to stay with my mom, and my dad was not around. Their separation affected me. I had no one to vent to. I could feel myself absorbing
I am writing this letter from one mother to another. I pray this letter finds its way to you. My name is Crystal and I am located in a small rural town in West Texas called Merkel. I have a 14 almost 15 year old son, and I’d like to share a little piece of Fowler’s story with you. Fowler
I am an addictions counselor. I struggled with mental health and addictions growing up. I’m now sober and have been since April 3, 2019. Juice was always there for me. His music told my story. his music put words to how I felt. Always. When juice passed away I wanted to give up, but I kept hearing juice say “Don’t give
I am a 21 year old Chicago born and raised native. I am reaching out because I am truly inspired by your organization. Juice WRLD saved me back in summer 2018 right before his first festival in Chicago. Ever since then he has changed my life and has inspired me to start my own organization, all about being positive and
I️ just wanted to reach out in hopes this lands in the lap of Ms. Carmela Wallace, Jarad’s (or Juice WRLD, whatever you prefer)is actually the sole reason I️ am still here on this Earth today. His music touched so many hearts and gave me so much hope, it’s like he knew exactly what I️ was going through all of
I just wanted to say thank you to Jarad, as his music and personality helped me get through my depression, and it felt as if he was holding my hand all the way through, and it seemed as though he was the only person who understood. Since getting over my depression, I started to learn and do bio energy healing
I first want to say my condolences to the family of Jarad Higgins. I read the story about how the live free999 began and I think it is amazing what you are doing. Too many people of color are left out of mental health programs. They end up suffering from addiction and mental illness when there’s plenty of help, just
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