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#999Stories of Mental Health

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.

Want to join the conversation? Share your story with us.

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.

Anonymous Submission

I’m only thirteen years old and I started using drugs at nine because I lost my best friend (uncle). I’ve been around drugs about my whole life. My mom died two years after my uncle and that’s when I stole all of her other drugs she had. I used those drugs then I started smoking more than usual. I didn’t

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Anonymous Submission

I’ve never really thought that I would ever fit in anywhere and to be honest I’m not really sure if I even fit in here because I don’t know if this applies to anyone, but the thing is I’ve been going through a heartbreak and she’s just cutting me deeper with every week that goes by and I’ve been thinking

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Marc’s Story

Hi everyone! Right now I’m struggling with depression and low self-esteem. It all started when my best friend died from alcohol 2 years ago. Since then, I’ve been in this hole and it follows me to here. A lot of bad things have happened. Toxic relationships, my grandma has cancer for the 2nd time, and so much more. I started

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Live Free 999 Sponsors High School Program at Juice WRLD’s Former School

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

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Carmela Wallace Interviewed on Real Speaks to Real Podcast

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

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Tillavision Creates Virtual Experience Dedicated to Live Free 999 and Juice WRLD

Tillavision, along with a team at Mind Power Web Development, has created a virtual experience dedicated to the Live Free 999 Foundation and Juice WRLD Fans. The centerpiece of the experience is a virtual garden, inspired by a real memorial garden created by Juice WRLD’s Mother, Carmela Wallace. Within the “Virtual WRLD”, you can explore a Juice WRLD mural, wishing

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Live Free 999 Partners with Grade A Productions and Interscope Records to Outfit the Music Program of Juice WRLD’s Former School

(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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World Mental Health Day

World Mental Health Day happens every year on October 10th with the goal of raising awareness of mental health challenges and supporting efforts to improve mental health around the world. The Day provides those involved in mental health care an opportunity to share their expertise and share what more needs to be done to provide mental health care for everyone

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