Jamarra opens up: The noises that drove me to rock bottom

Email Jamarra Ugle-Hagan says he’s finally in a good place – but it’s been a long way back. In a harrowing interview, the young star reveals he was driven to the brink of despair and contemplated taking his own life this year.

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