119 — Turning Your Pain Into Purpose With Juice WRLD's Mother Carmela Wallace

Everyone goes through painful things. Grief and loss is part of life. But we all have choices with how we handle the pain. When rapper Juice WRLD passed away from an accidental overdose, his mother could have let his music be his legacy. But she decided to start an organization to help other people who are dealing with mental health issues and substance abuse problems. She says turning her pain into purpose is helping her heal. Some of the things she shares are why it's important to share your struggles with, how to get help for yourself or someone else, and how she's managing to work through her grief. Links & Resources Instagram — @ms_carm_1118 Live Free 999 988 Crisis & Suicide Line Offers From Our Sponsors BetterHelp — Go to BetterHelp.com/MENTALLYSTRONG today to get 10% off your first month of therapy. AirDoctor — Head to airdoctorpro.com and use promo code STRONGER to receive UP TO $300 off air purifiers! ASPCA Pet Insurance — To explore coverage, visit ASPCApetinsurance.com/stronger ButcherBox — Go to Butcherbox.com/stronger and use code stronger at checkout and enjoy your choice of bone-in chicken thighs, top sirloins, or salmon in every box for an entire year, plus $20 off! Subscribe to Mentally Stronger Premium — Get weekly bonus episodes, monthly bonus content, and cool gifts (like signed books)! Connect with the Show Buy Amy's books on mental strength Connect with Amy on Instagram — @AmyMorinAuthor Email the show — [email protected] Order 13 Things Mentally Strong Couples Don't Do Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices