Frankie Jonas spent “many years” dealing with suicidal thoughts before seeking treatment for drug and alcohol addiction
- TRIGGER WARNING: The story contains details about suicidal ideas
- Frankie, 20, is the younger brother of Kevin, Nick and Joe Jonas
- Jonas said his life was saved after seeking treatment for substance abuse
- The New Jersey native currently attends Columbia University
Frankie Jonas said he dealt with suicidal thoughts until he sought treatment for drug and alcohol addiction.
Jonas, the younger brother of Kevin, Nick and Joe Jonas, 20, opened Monday about his personal journey in a TikTok clip.
“From an early age, I struggled to drink and take drugs as an escape because I hated life and didn’t want to be here,” Frankie said, prefacing his revelation, saying, “This is by no means an eloquent explanation.” I hope to one day give a much more serious way than this. ‘
Last: 20-year-old Frankie Jonas says he dealt with suicidal thoughts until Monday he sought treatment for drug and alcohol addiction in a TikTok clip
The New Jersey native, who is currently attending Columbia University, said that “after many years of trying to kill myself accidentally,” he got to a point where I would do it for real and something intervened. “
Jonas said his life was saved after seeking treatment for substance abuse, as he has been awake for a year and a half since then.
“I could not be more grateful that I am alive today, because my world has changed so beautifully and astronomically and I am no longer that person,” he said. “I couldn’t be more grateful to be alive and happy today.”
Frankie, nicknamed Bonus Jonas, earlier this month explained how his personal problems have made “one of the greatest blessings and the most incredible and hardest journeys of my life,” encouraging his followers to seek available resources. for treatment if they want to clean up.
Opening: Kevin’s younger brother, Nick and Joe Jonas opened up about his personal journey
Fit: The New Jersey native is currently attending Columbia University
Gratitude: Jonas said, “I couldn’t be more grateful to be alive and happy today.”
“The first step is acceptance; And if it’s really something you want, you know, right now AA and all kinds of programs are all online, so you can do anything, ”he said on March 10th.
He continued: “Just look for Intergroup or those types of resources to find Zoom meetings. It’s easy. You just have to accept that you need help and that there are other people who can help you. So, we hope this helps. All the love in the world. ‘
If you or someone you know is having suicidal thoughts, call the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline at 1-800-273-TALK (8255), send the message “STRENGTH” to the Crisis Text Line at 741-741, or click here.
The National Helpline for the Administration of Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services (SAMHSA) can be accessed at 1-800-662-HELP (4357).