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.
My name is Ryan, and for over 25 years, I lived in a haze, jumping from one high to another. From coke to benzos to meth, I thought I had it all under control. But that was far from the truth. I was born and raised in Erie, Pennsylvania. My life was simple until my late teens, when I was
Hi I’m Kingsley, I’m 27 recovering from substance, pills addiction. I started doing drugs when I was in 3rd year in my country educational system. It was hard for me to differentiate between reality and fiction, I’d sleep and wake up with a different reality everyday thinking perhaps I’m better off dead than alive. So many hate and hurtful traumatic
My name is Taylor. I work as a waitress at a club, and I went in on my birthday to work. I was supposed to have friends waiting on the go ahead to come and help celebrate with me; instead, I had one of the most overwhelming anxiety attacks I’ve had in a while. I called my best friend, and
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
Hello, my name is Josh, and I am a recovering addict. I have listened to Juice WRLD’s music through some of the worst and some of the best times in my life. It helped me through in the lows of my addiction and it helped me feel as if I was not alone when I decided to get clean. I
I have come from a long line of abuse in the family. I have fought through several addictions and beat them cold turkey. Pills being one. I’ve survived my suicide attempt. I just want to help this world see the potential and beauty it has. Im 23. I don’t get to see my kids everyday anymore, I’m now 900 miles
Hi, my name is Boris. I suffered from an anxiety disorder for many months. I was consumed by depression and anxiety, the fear that all my loved ones would die. I had an unnatural fear of death… The negative thoughts that caused me panic attacks were getting worse and worse. I tried to find a way to be alone. Loneliness
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