Aaron Carter's Twin Sister Angel Carter Conrad Opens Up About His Addiction | PEOPLE 

"It's much easier to raise a strong child than to fix a broken adult" My husband is currently battling depression and anxiety and its very hard. Those who are struggling with their mental health, you are not alone and im praying for you.

I am so sorry to hear that Bobbie Jean also passed on (2023) after Leslie (2012) and Aaron (2022). Sending heartfelt prayers for the Carters.

After learning of BJ's recent death it really makes you realizing that addiction issues can literally annihilate entire families. The Carter Family story is so tragic. It is also no coincidence that her and Nick were the only two siblings who sought counseling and help. Now, they are the last two of five siblings remaining alive. It's just so heartbreaking! 💔

Everything she said is true. It must have been very hard for her to be so open about this. No one ever wants to think their parents did something bad. But she’s right. Their parents failed all those kids and they didn’t have the tools. Hoping Angel and the rest of her living siblings can break the cycle for their kids

I feel so bad for this girl, losing her siblings to addiction… but she’s definitely strong, and seems to have a good head on her shoulders.

Angel should start a podcast. She understands so many things on such a deep and inherent level. I'm so glad I happened to see this. I'm just over a year in recovery.. struggling badly.. and knowing that I need to initiate therapy. I feel like this was the sign I needed. My deepest respects to Angel. This would make Aaron so happy 🙏

I love that Nick offered counseling to all of his siblings. Such a good heart.

“It’s much easier to raise a strong child than to fix a broken adult”….. I love that!!!!!

She speaks such truth. Unfortunately their family will face the consequences of their parents’ addictions for many more years to come. Good for her for trying to rewrite the narrative. 🙏🏻

Angel spoke with love in this interview. I grew up in a large family and mental health is so important. The story of being surrounded w people at a table and talking, pulled the heart strings. Huge hugs from me.

Nick and Aaron Carter were a big part of my childhood. I was so sad to see what happened to Aaron. It’s heart breaking to learn that Aaron’s parents weren’t there to support their children the way healthy parents would. It’s very hard to treat someone with years of addiction. I am glad Angel is speaking out and I am sure Aaron would be very proud of her like she says.

such a warm hearted twin sister. My heart goes out to her ❤

Thanks to Angel for being so open, honest, and real about this. Her and her siblings tried to help Aaron and he didn't want it. They did what was best for them and distanced themselves from Aaron when he wouldn't face his issues. If you know an active addict and they aren't pissed at you.. it means you're enabling them.

You can see in her eyes how real she is and been through some tough stuff

It’s all down to the parents. No kids were worked harder than the Osmonds. Even though life was hard, they had a very solid, respectable, united family base. No doubt their faith played a huge part, and sure they have spoken about how hard life was, but nobody can protect a child or create a solid foundation like a good parent. Well spoken Angel, you will be a powerful advocate.

Despite Aaron's addiction, I will always remember his passion for his music. Most videos of Aaron, I saw were him on his keyboard or in a studio. At least he felt safe in the musical world. That's something. Such a sad and tragic end to such a young soul. I'm 54 yo, I lost my younger brother a few years ago and my dad. All I have left is my elderly mom. Once she's gone, I will be left alone. My family will be gone but as long as I live, their legacies will live on and I will keep their memories alive until I myself am gone. Angel, stay strong. So sorry for your losses.

My sister is living on the streets, in and out of jail for the last few years. It’s devastating. This is amazing that she is openly talking about this.

Excellent interview and she will go far spreading the message about how common family dysfunction comes into play with addiction as well as it’s genetic component. Almost a losing game.

Nick and Angel are really the only 2 that are level headed. Love both of them. Nick I knew always wanted to help his siblings and be close to them. Unfortunately Aaron and Leslie lost their lives to addictions. Very Sad. Shame they did not take Nick's offer to go to therapy.

Angel is quite well spoken. Addiction loss is heartbreaking!

She's very insightful and strong with everything she's experienced in her life, she'll definitely be saving the lives of many young people with the work she doing on mental health and addiction. I pray for her healing.

Angel is so well spoken and she really does speak honestly and openly. I was a fan of Aaron and still listen to his music. My heart really does break for what has happened to them all. Let's all not remember the Aaron of the last few years and remember who he was and his heart and light before addiction. You can see the glimmers of the true Aaron in different interviews and his talent as a singer and music producer producing his own music.

Angels story about Nick offering help and she being the only one to take it hits different now that BJ passed as well. So incredlibly sad. Hold on you two ❤

Angel was the only one who stood by and defended Nick through everything. She was the only one who didn’t give him a whole load of bullshit and throw stuff back in his face. That’s why I like her.

I’m glad she wants to advocate for her brother and her sister too! Addiction is no joke!

My heart breaks for his twin sister. I felt that his sister get him more than anyone else. It's a tragedy. I think Aaron was murdered. He was getting threats and he was scared. I am glad that she's sharing her thoughts and bringing awareness. It was different that how Nick handled his grief. She's right, she lost two siblings now. What a sad tragedy. I wished that Aaron was protected that night.

Wow! She’s amazing. What strength and wisdom! I agree she should find a way to amplify her voice with a podcast or perhaps a book

Angel is so strong to be willing to open up about this publicly. It must’ve been really hard for her. She lost 2 siblings but also one of them was her twin. The part about generational trauma & cycles repeating itself is so spot-on. The same thing is going to happen to Prince if things don’t change.

Dealing with mental health is really hard. I'm dealing with anxiety and depression myself and I struggle daily with it

Aaron came from a broken home. Addiction is so hard to escape from especially when it is everywhere and sadly He couldn't escape from it. And Mental Health is real. I wish them healing and peace. All the best to his family. May he dance high and RIP. He will never be forgotten. ❤️

As a sister who has siblings fighting demons and three dead uncles due to addiction...i can safely say Angel is speaking 100 percent truth. Family units need to be stable , the children need to feel safe and trust thier parents. Family dysfunction and abuse is the route cause of addiction and broken adults. Early intervention is key to saving lives.

VERY PROUD OF YOU ANGEL. GOD BLESS YOU!

I'm proud of Angel for going to therapy and involving herself in ways to try to turn tragedy into something meaningful. One can't change the past but they can work on themselves and change how they relate to others in the present and future. I think it's really telling that she's the one who wanted to go to therapy. I'm sure Nick has too. That is why those two are still standing, as well as the support system they have. She's a brave person and I think she's going to continue to do meaningful things with her life and the gift of time she has. I wish her well.

Aaron's heart couldn't take this world, I feel the same way. Sometimes I call it the matrix to feel better. He was a kind kid who should have never been in the entertainment industry. It ate him up as a kid

She is beautiful inside and out, been through so much. I feel for her. R.I.P. Aaron 🙏🏼 😞 still hurts almost a year later

God bless your family we miss Aaron❤

Agreed it's must easier to raise a strong child than to fix a broken adult ❤

This girl is so strong. It's very difficult to survive a family like hers.

Well done to his sis, I know his proud of her 🙏

Sorry for your loss.💔

So very proud of you and so are your siblings.

And now BJ has passed away, this family has been through so much. 😔

Aaron is proud of you!! I just know it!! Aaron was such a talented and gifted performer!!

On reflection since Aaron’s passing I became aware that Aaron was carrying on as per usual putting on a great tour (Jukebox Tour 2003) Right in the midst of his parents divorce. I feel so bad for that cheery and kind 15 year old Aaron who I met at the time. He was not given any time to sit with his emotions of the divorce since being so busy on tour and probably wasn’t even offered therapy by his parents either. I believe this would of been a crucial point in helping his mental health. Especially when he became introduced to drugs at that exact age.

This takes real courage to speak up about what happened but it needs to be told by the right person. Its nice to know Nick was able to afford counseling for his siblings and she took the opportunity to get proper help and allow herself to break a generational curse and that is good on her. It does break my heart that Nick and his sister chose to not get help like they should have but it is what it is sometimes.

Very sad for Angel loosing to siblings to addiction. So glad she is working hard to help others facing the same struggle.

This was so hard to watch. Having loved the carters since childhood and also struggling with my own trauma watching them I felt closer because I knew what that dysfunction felt like, and Aaron just was so sincere in his struggles. You saw him even when he wasn’t showing you his truth. Just knowing how out of the media Angel stayed… but at the end.. angel wasn’t there… nobody was… and I think that’s the true tragedy with Aaron. That at the end of the day he was always alone. He never had Nicks seniority and success but he was famous enough that he got a taste of it at 12. Just will really screw a person up. I know every word to Aaron’s Party. And I cried watching Nick sing I need you tonight. Love to this family, so so much love. Especially now they lost another sibling. 😢

I pray that this family can finally find some peace. All very intelligent and talented individuals.

😢 still cant believe he's gone.Angel is the only sane person in the family.

Good for you Angel. I'm so sorry that you had to go through this with your parents and siblings.

She is such a beautiful person and I never knew Aaron Carter had a twin sister! Aaron Carter will always be remembered! ❤

I’m still so sad from Aaron’s death. His latest album in 2017 LOVE was absolutely amazing and I was looking forward to hearing his new music.

Im a recovery addict of 6 years. i had to hit rock bottom and glad i did. i denied and denied i had a issue with drugs when clearly i did. my heart goes out to angel and her family. being a addict is very dangerous and not a life i wish on anyone. aaron seemed like a great person he just made mistakes and unfortuanly cost hes life. i hope hes singing with hes sister in heaven. my heart goes to anyone that has lost a loved one due to addiction. also please if your struggling please get help before its to late. remember you matter. its ok not to be perfect. its ok to ask for help.

"My parents were repeating a cycle that they grew up in. Its a generational dysfunction issue to sweep things under the rug." ...I know this as well and broke the pattern by not following in my families footsteps when it came to addiction and overall lifestyle.

Carter sibling is one of most beautiful siblings Ive ever know...

What a wonderful inspiring young lady! I saw flashes of Aaron in her smile at times. I love her saying that it’s easier to raise a strong child than fix a broken adult. I hope she stays strong 💐

Angel is so beautiful and strong just like nick hang in there Angel and nick and the rest of the family i know is hard when u lose someone 💔

Heartbreaking to know that people with addiction and/or depression suffer in silence. I think most of us know someone suffering from this and you feel so helpless because you just don’t know HOW to help, what to say. Only they know what it is they are needing internally unfortunately. She mentions therapy I agree wholeheartedly. A professional can help. I hope anyone who sees this video gets the help they need. There is no shame in getting help. She’s right…we ALL need to be well mentally. And there are people who love you and want you well❤

😢 and now an other of her sisters leave this world, how sad 😔

Crazy that Bobby Jean hadn't passed yet at the time of this filming.. prayers to you and Nick 🙏🏼

The parents really destroyed the whole family here .

This is so true.. I have childhood traumas too and it haunted me when I was 32 and it’s too hard to deal but thank God I found myself to seek help and do counselling..

Thank you Angel for sharing this with us, you have to be proud of you for what you've done with your life ❤ you are a great mom for your beautiful little girl! Go on with your work and be strong for all your loved ones ❤

What a beautiful woman! From the outside and from the inside. She is doing a really good job with her current work. I hope she will find the peace and make the world a little better.

I lost my little brother in 2016 to an accidental overdose, we need more ppl like this, to talk about the importance of addiction. Someone ppl will actually listen to. Thank you for sharing ❤️

Aaron is someone I truly never knew - but watched him from RU-vid to IG to some of tik tok and I can honestly say - there is no one I miss more seeing him live

This was a raw and honest interview; she touched on hard-hitting facts about addiction. I genuinely hope Angel or Nick can gain custody of Aaron's son. They tried to help their brother with addiction, who refused treatment, but they could raise Prince and provide him the stability that Aaron wasn't given as a child. I don't think Melanie is a fit mother!

I’m a huge fan of Aaron way back 90s in the Philippines until i had a chance to meet him in person wayback 2018 in Berlin. He was such a humble and talkative person. I just met him once but it seems he was may longtime buddy. Thats why i’m so sad when he passed away. Hope he find peace up there. Miss you brother 🫡👌🏼

You have all my love and support ❤️ Aaron will forever be remembered as the fun, sweet, beautiful soul he truly is 🕊💕 He’s the little boy we grew up with 🥹❤️ My heart goes for you Angel, Nick and all those who really wanted the best for him 🙏🏻❤️❤️

May God bless her for breaking the generational curse ❤

What a beautiful ,elegant sensible and intelligent woman!..

What a lovely way to honor their legacy.

She has totally grown up. Very sad whar happened to her family.

She is a stunning young lady. I can see and hear the pain she still has. God bless her. I know having money is great but the fame part I would Never want.

I was so devastated that aAron Carter died I remember I went to the his concert It was so amazing I love him

There is an unspeakable unbroken bond that exists with siblings that have been through as much trauma the Carter siblings have been through. I think to the core they love each other. Some just didn't know how to love back. Angel, you are a true heart. Same with Nick

What a lovely, articulate woman. !! I really feel for her loss of her sister and brotber..so sad

Love that you are honouring Aaron & Leslie like this. I grew up listening to your brothers music(both of them) but I have struggled myself with addiction and its a very hard road to go down! Im so sorry hes gone 💔🌹 rest in peace Aaron 🌹🌹

I will always see Aaron as the young boy, teenie-boppin in his music videos. The brother or neighbor next door. ❤ R.I.P. lil bro.

What Aaron needed was "unconditional" love even more so when he was having such a hard time. Aaron struggled with not having his family... along with constant harassment daily online. Which I felt was done on purpose. A lot of gaslighting and projection to push Aaron over the edge. It was done in mass formation. People set up social media pages just to taunt and harass Aaron. It was so obvious. Aaron knew it... and we all knew it. Those that were around know exactly what Aaron's daily life was life. In order for people to make it through trying times... they need a super strong support system. The honest truth is he did not have that. Think about Aaron's life... he gave his all. He gave his childhood. Then abandoned by the ones he needed. When someone is left all alone to suffer with any mental issues they may be struggling with... they will only get worse if they feel abandoned and unloved. This is why Aaron was so open with his branding LOVE. Like I said... All he wanted was to be loved and unconditionally. There were many triggers thrown at him daily... if you were around you knew that. Please anyone reading this - if you know someone suffering mentally or with addiction or depression don't abandon them for your sanity... stay there for theirs. You may be the one thing keeping them there. Miss and LOVE you Aaron. You should still be here. We know you are spiritually. You said you would NEVER leave us. I know this was not your choosing.

I loved hearing Angels story here. Her truth. ❤

I REALLY! KNOW HOW YOU FEEL BECAUSE WE LOST MY YOUNGER BROTHER HIS NAME WAS PATRICK AND HE PASSED AWAY FROM A HEART ATTACK IN HIS SLEEP FROM A ALCOHOL OVERDOSE ON AUGUST 2ND 2020 28 YEARS OLD WHEN HE PASSED AWAY 😢💔

Thank you Angel for sharing your story and explaining what Aaron went through as a child. I could see he just wanted to be loved so badly as you said. I wish you and your family the best in life!

I was so sad to hear about Leslies death. And following Aaron since he was as old as my own daughter is today I was completely heartbroken when he passed, because no matter how far down the road he was I hoped that he would turn his life around. I know your siblings would be proud over you Angel! I know for sure I am. Thank you for spreading the word of On our sleeve. Love: Maria, diehard Swedish Backstreet boys fan since 1996.

This makes me so emotional 😢

This was such a beautiful heartfelt interview Angel. You should feel EXTREMELY proud of Yourself and all you have accomplished and achieved in Your life. You show true strength and courage and articulate the issues so poignantly. Good luck to you in your life and future sweetheart 💜💜💜

Now 3 💔💔

Angel is beautiful inside and out, my condolences to the Carter family 💜

Good for you and all that you are doing. I've seen addiction and mental health issues first hand with my daughter, and even though I did everything in my power to help her, it just wasn't enough and she took her own life at 30 years old in 2017. But I wish that I could post pictures here, because we met Aaron at a talent thing in Orlando when she was 15, and the smile on her face is just unreal.

Angel you are an Angel of light, you are a strong and loving person! Praying for you to have the Best Ever relationship with your family 💖💖

Thanks so much, Angel 😇

She is so right! This is so sad to hear, made me cry! I too, lost my younger brother and my mom to drugs. It’s not easy and I blamed myself for a while, I blamed myself for leaving them. I had to walk away and I’ve finally come to peace

My one brother died of a cocaine fentanyl overdose and my other brother has been in prison since 2012 due to heroin….. even with the best parents, you can still have siblings die… it sucks… 😢

Thank you so much for doing this interview Angel ❤❤❤

Angel I’m sending all my love to you and Nick always I know losing Aaron has been the hardest I’m glad you both go to therapy and talk always help yourselves to help be that better parent for your children y’all both are doing amazing with raising your children in healthy homes I’m so proud of you both ❤

This video had a super powerful message and I am grateful that it showed up on my RU-vid feed. Thank you for sharing!

💯 agree with you and so glad you're doing this and speaking the truth about how you feel about what you have seen and went through. ❤❤

Aaron made fire music! 🔥🎵🆙🌞🏆🎚️

I currently battle my mental health struggles also especially with friends, and I’m taking one day at a time cause it’s been really rough dealing with trauma and certain situations. I am so glad and so proud of Angel Carter Conrad that is helping the stigma with children’s mental health and through On Our Sleeves which I attended the benefit concert in January of this year along with meeting Angel at the benefit show , I had the fortunate chance to meet Aaron many times and he was so kind to me when I got to hang out with him. I will always keep Aaron in my heart ❤️ forever ♾️ he is my sagittarius guardian angel 👼 😢 love you AC , ❤ leanne

Thanks for sharing your story and your families will help others