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 know many people have gone through the same thing—a relationship that didn’t work out and left them broken. In my case, it happened almost three years ago. After being with that person, I fell into deep depression. I didn’t know what to do anymore; I didn’t even recognize myself. I tried to find my way, but in the process,
I have struggled with anxiety, depression, and bipolar for years. I realized that my mental health and self-love comes first.But it wasn’t always like this, for me.I used to have bad thoughts a lot, in my teenage years. I thought I was unloved by all my family and friends and struggled with self harm a lot as well.I first heard
My story is long and probably similar to a lot of others, but i just thought i would share a good-bye letter to perks because when i wrote it in rehab, an astonishing amount of fellow addicts wanted a copy to take home with them. Im sure it will resonate with some of you… Dear Percocet, I had never understood
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