Frankie Jonas spent ‘many years’ dealing with suicidal thoughts before seeking treatment for drug and alcohol addiction
- DEACTIVATING WARNING: The story contains details about suicidal ideation
- 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 is currently attending Columbia University
Frankie Jonas said he treated suicidal thoughts until he sought treatment for drug and alcohol addiction.
Jonas, the 20-year-old younger brother of Kevin, Nick and Joe Jonas, spoke Monday about his personal journey in a TikTok clip.
“From a very young age, I had trouble drinking and drugging myself as an escape because I hated life and didn’t want to be here,” Frankie said, prologue to his revelation saying, “This is by no means the eloquent explanation. that I hope until one day to give 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 native, who is currently attending Columbia University, said that “after many years of trying to kill myself accidentally,” he got to a point where he would really do it and something intervened. “
Jonas said his life was saved after seeking treatment for substance abuse, as he has been sober for a year and a half.
“I couldn’t be more grateful that I’m alive today because my world has changed so beautifully and so astronomically, and I’m no longer that person,” he said. “I couldn’t be more grateful that I’m alive and happy today.”
Frankie, who is called 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,” encouraging his fans to look the resources available for treatment if they want to clean them up. up.
Opening: Kevin’s little brother Nick and Joe Jonas opened up about his personal journey
In turn: the New Jersey native is currently attending Columbia University
Gratitude: Jonas said, “I couldn’t be more grateful that I’m alive and happy today.”
‘The first step is acceptance; and if it’s really something you want, you know, right now AA and all that kind of programming is online, so you can do whatever it is, ”he said on March 10th.
He continued: “Just look for Intergroup or that kind of resource 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 I hope this helps. All in all. love of the world “.
If you or someone you know is dealing with suicidal thoughts, call the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline at 1-800-273-TALK (8255), send a “FORCE” text message to the crisis text line at 741-741, or click here.
You can reach the national helpline at the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA) at 1-800-662-HELP (4357).