Frankie Jonas worked with suicidal thoughts for ‘many years’ before seeking treatment for drug and alcohol addiction
- TRIGGER WARNING: The story contains details about suicidal thoughts
- Frankie (20) is the younger brother of Kevin, Nick and Joe Jonas
- Jonas said his life was saved after seeking treatment for drug abuse
- New Jersey resident currently lives at Columbia University
Frankie Jonas said he dealt with suicidal thoughts until he sought treatment for drug and alcohol addiction.
Jonas, the 20-year-old younger brother of Kevin, Nick and Joe Jonas, opened up in a TikTok clip on Monday about his personal journey.
“From a very young age, I struggled to drink and intoxicate as an escape because I hated life and did not want to be here,” Frankie said, saying before his revelation, “It’s by no means the eloquent statement I hope not. to one day indicate a much more serious way than this. ‘
The latest: Frankie Jonas, 20, said he dealt with suicidal thoughts until he sought treatment for drug and alcohol addiction in a TikTok clip on Monday.
The New Jersey resident, who is currently studying at Columbia University, said that “after many years of trying to kill accidentally, ‘he’ got to a point where I really should, and intervened. has.’
Jonas said his life was saved after seeking treatment for drug abuse as he had been sober for a year and a half.
“I can no longer be grateful for the fact that I live today because my world has changed so beautifully and so astronomically, and I am no longer the person,” he said. “I could not be more grateful that I am alive and happy today.”
Frankie, nicknamed Bonus Jonas, explained earlier this month how his personal problems were ‘one of the greatest blessings and the most incredible and difficult journeys of my life’, and encouraged his followers to seek available resources for treatment if they want to clean up. on.
Opening: The younger brother of Kevin, Nick and Joe Jonas has begun his personal journey
At his meal: the resident of New Jersey is currently studying at Columbia University
Gratitude: Jonas said, ‘I can no longer be thankful that I am alive and happy today.’
‘The first step is acceptance; and if it’s really something you want, you know, at the moment, AA and all kinds of programs are all online, so you can just do it, ‘he said on March 10.
He continues: ‘Just look for Intergroup or similar 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, hopefully this helps. All the love in the world. ‘
If you or someone you know has suicidal thoughts, call the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline at 1-800-273-TALK (8255), SMS ‘STRENGTH’ to the Crisis Text Line at 741-741 or click here.
The National Administration of Drug Administration and Mental Health Services (SAMHSA) national helpline can be reached at 1-800-662-HELP (4357).