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.
It all started when I was just a kid in elementary school. I struggled with a constant, unexplainable anxiety that I didn’t even realize was there. Back then, I couldn’t name it, but I felt it in every racing heartbeat and every restless night. As I moved into middle school, that anxiety grew louder, turning almost every day into a
Hi, my name is Erin! I am a heart-on-my-sleeve person, so my story will be pretty honest. I grew up with a mother who was addicted to opioid medications. My mother suffered a severe back injury from our above-ground pool, where she fell. I was there as a young child and witnessed the whole thing. After that…the mom I once had was
My name is Sidney, and I’m 20-years-old. I’ve definitely had my fair share of experiencing hardships throughout my life. Let me first off start by saying my life hasn’t always been easy, but really, whose life is easy? I was born with a rare eye condition called “Keratectasia,” which means bulging corneas of the eyes. The front halves of my
We are excited to announce that we are sponsoring a Bring Change to Mind High School Program at Juice WRLD’s former school, Homewood Flossmoor High School. This program gives teens a platform to share their voices and raise awareness around mental health. BC2M High School Clubs encourage youth to take a proactive approach to mental health and self-care. Research shows
Carmela Wallace, Mother of Jarad “Juice WRLD” Higgins and Founder of Live Free 999, was a guest on the kickoff episode of the Real Speaks to Real Podcast. In that episode, Carmela described her relationship with Jarad, his rise to fame, his struggles, and her grief after his passing. The episode aired on January 29th at 7PM Central Time. Real
Live Free 999 Donates to Chicago Area Foundations for the Holidays
(Chicago Heights, IL October 6, 2020) The Live Free 999 Fund, established in honor of Jarad “Juice WRLD” Higgins by his mother Carmela Wallace, announced today that it has donated a complete set of band and orchestral instruments to his former school, Deer Creek Christian School in Chicago Heights, IL. The instrument donation fully outfits the school’s band and orchestra
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