I’m Jasmine and I struggled with anxiety since as far back I can remember. I was always in my head. My thoughts were my worst enemy. I still do. I also struggled with substance abuse for 13 years. It took over me and I didn’t recognize who I was anymore. My family and I all dealt with trauma and alcoholism and substance abuse. So, it was definitely a way to cope with my anxiety. Or just to feel anything. I think back now almost 2 years sober and I realize it was just to feel anything. A temporary feeling. I didn’t like who I became, and it was like a domino effect around me. My sisters did it with me as well, but my smaller one was in it way deeper, so that kinda helped me realize as well, ok I need to stop and be an example as well. I’m clean now and I relate to Juice Wrld’s music and how he talked so openly about anxiety. I just relate to him mentally and physically and emotionally. His music just gives me the strength I need to get through a bad day or just in general. I know he was put on this earth by God for a reason, to help people like me and so many others all around the world. For those that don’t have a voice or who struggle with anything. I talk to God a lot and I know that might sound cliche for some but he gives all his toughest battles to his strongest soldiers and we’re not alone and we can get through anything with the help of God.
