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 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’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
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
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
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