Lia Marie Johnson returns to Youtube

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Lia Marie Johnson, an actress/musician who started her career on the Kids/Teens React series, has returned to Youtube to share her story.

She mentions her struggle with alcohol/drugs, mental health, abusive relationships, assault and the death of her friend. (Trigger warning for these topics)

She previously struggled with alcohol/drug induced

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[ginainabottle]

Good for her for being sober <3

And I hope this doesn't come across weird but I'm always surprised there aren't more alcoholics in the world bc alcohol is so insanely normalized and perhaps the one drug people will openly encourage you to try at all costs. I went out with some friends last night and one of their dates didn't drink, which suddenly became a fucking topic to the point I had to put on my bitch hat and yell for them to stop making an issue out of it. Idk how people, even supposedly smart/nice ones, think it's no big deal to pressure someone into drinking. Have your fucking drink and let people drink whatever they want, jesus.

[pi_lady]

I'm sure there are a lot more alcoholics out there, they just don't realize/admit it.

I always thought that attitude you mention would die out after hs after we matured but it still happens so often. People are genuinely surprised if you don't drink and think there'something wrong or that you're boring. It's ridiculous.

[narnia207]

I would lie and say I have that gene mutation that doesn't let alcohol break down in my body.

[mad_devilry]

Yup, there were three non drinkers after high school in my social circle and now there's just me. The other one did a wine crash course because she got tired of having to deal with the shit she was given constantly. My coworkers and friends insists it's their goal to get me drunk on any outings. Kind of horrifying their goal is to sneak things into my drink and it's something they treat as a fun game or joke. Any other context, that would be skeevy.

Ftr, alcoholism runs on both sides of my family. I have an "addictive" personality and unresolved issues. The chances of me being one and done or drinking in moderation is not high.

[breakfasttacos]

I'm wishing her all of the best!! I remember that live stream when the old man producer got her drunk and took advantage of her. He panicked on camera saying "this can't get out". I truly hope he suffered from that.

[lovechild]

I am glad she is doing better and wish her well on her recovery. ❤️

And I hope everything horrible happens to the manager who took advantage of her. Also fuck those two former React guys who said her livestreaming in “a crack/meth house was a vibe”.

[peddlestools]

the description of those videos in that other post... so fucking creepy. what happened to the predator guy?

[burntxtoashes]

I'm not sure. I think he deleted his social media accounts after those livestreams. I can't find anything about an arrest or anything.

[hazypink]

I love this song tbh

I'll always root for her. I'm glad she's recovering... think moving can be such a great part of helping you get sober but obviously it's not something that's possible for most people on their best day, let alone if you've been having financial issues from substance abuse.

[eerilybeloved]

I had never heard her music before watching her update video. She has a great voice. Kind of reminds me of Fletcher

[fromyourashes]

yep, this is the song, this was so good