“It’s okay to not be okay, and there are people who care and are ready to listen.” – Carmela Wallace. These heartfelt words, etched on deep personal experience, resonate powerfully in the world of mental health advocacy. For Carmela Wallace, this was the lifeline she clung to in her darkest moments. Picture this: a mother sitting in a quiet room, grappling with the devastating news of her son’s death. The silence is deafening, the pain all-encompassing. Jarad Anthony Higgins, better known as Juice WRLD, was gone, taken too soon by an accidental drug overdose in December 2019. But amid her grief, Carmela found herself surrounded by messages from fans. They spoke of how Juice WRLD’s music saved their lives and helped them overcome anxiety, depression, and addiction. It was in those moments that Carmela made a choice, one born of love and resilience. She decided that her son’s legacy would…
Carmela Wallace’s Journey Through Grief and Mental Health Advocacy
