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.
I’ve struggled with depression, anxiety, and my panic disorder since I was 12 years old. I’m 20 years old now and there’s been times where my mental health will be perfectly fine for months on end, and then months and months of terrible panic attacks, not being able to leave my house and constant anxiety. This is a continuous battle.
Mental health can be a rollercoaster, especially for young teens. I’m 18 years old and about to turn 19. Things are looking good for me now, but it wasn’t always like that. When I was only a 6th grader in middle school, I had lost my mom to a surgery gone wrong. Not only that, but in the process of
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
I’m a single Mother living in Colorado. Recently I decided that I in fact do still have time to make my dreams happen. Juice WRLD said so! The real thing everyone needs is kindness and love, as I have learned this past year Love will always be the hero. Your son has given the world so much LOVE, that he
I am a 36 yr old husband, father, mental health advocate, & content creator on Twitch. Not to mention a huge fan of Jarad’s music and message. I grew up in a house dominated by domestic violence and alcohol abuse. Growing up in my house depression, anxiety, and abuse was as normal for me as going to school. Not having
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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