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.
Wow. I can’t believe this site exists. Juice Wrld’s music continues to save my life, so where so I begin. I was diagnosed with Bipolar 1 Disorder, Borderline Personality Disorder, ADHD, and Anxiety Disorder at age 17. But for years before that I was in pain. I was fully bulimic with a full blown eating disorder. I had tried taking
Growing up early on I was diagnosed clinically depressed. Between my father overseas after 9/11 and an alcoholic mom, my only escape was to go to a friend’s house or see my granddad. In early middle school, I was dealing with my depression and wrote my first letter. Thinking no one would see it, I tossed it in the trash
When I was 13, my Mom died giving birth to my brother. Unfortunately, neither of them made it. I was in 8th grade living with my stepdad. Without the strict mom figure in my life, I started to give in to the peer pressure and I ended up experimenting with drugs. I would use so much that I would be
I am writing today because I want to be a part of this foundation in helping those who struggle with mental health. In less than six months I will have my conferral for my Bachelor’s Degree in Psychology. I am also 2 years and 3 months sober and know what it is like to struggle with drugs and alcohol and
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