Healing out loud
Essays about the parts nobody puts on a shirt.
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When Someone Makes You Question Yourself
Last night, someone made me question everything. My work. My integrity. My art. My future. Whether I was going to make it. Whether I...
You Are Enough: The Complete Gift Guide for Everyone Who Needs to Hear It
A curated gift guide featuring You Are Enough shirts, sweatshirts, stickers, posters & acrylic signs. Hand-drawn designs for those who need to hear it...
10 Funny Anxiety Shirts for People Who Cope With Humor
Funny anxiety shirts that actually get it. Hand-drawn designs for the overthinkers, the early leavers, and everyone haunted by their to-do list.
The Best Mental Health Gifts for People Who Are Struggling (From Someone Who Has Been There)
Thoughtful mental health gifts for the people doing the hard work — from someone who has been there. Shirts, stickers, acrylic signs & more.
Self-Aware and Slightly Unhinged: A Love Letter to the People Who Are Both
The more therapy you do, the more you realize how much there is to unpack. A love letter to everyone who's self-aware enough to...
What I Wish Someone Had Given Me When I Was at My Lowest
The best mental health gifts aren't expensive. They're the ones that say "I see you." From someone who needed them — here's what would...
The Best Gifts for Therapists Who Deserve to Be Appreciated
Looking for therapist gifts that actually mean something? From someone who's been in therapy for decades — here's what they actually deserve to receive.
13 Funny Mental Health Shirts for People Who Cope With Humor
Funny mental health shirts for people who cope with humor. The founder of Self-Care Shirts shares 13 hand-drawn designs — and the real trauma-humor...
Healing While Still Showing Up: Compassionate Leadership in Real Life
Healing doesn’t require stepping away from life. Learn what compassionate leadership looks like while navigating mental health, work, and responsibility.
From Survival to Stability: What Healing Taught Me About Building a Mental Health Brand
A personal story of grief, healing, and rebuilding—how Self-Care Shirts became a path toward connection, creativity, and self-trust.
Mental Health Shirts and Visibility: Why Representation Matters
Why mental health visibility matters, how representation reduces stigma, and the role mental health shirts play in normalizing care.
Can You Wear Mental Health Shirts to Work? It Depends — and That’s Okay
Is it okay to wear mental health shirts at work? A balanced look at visibility, boundaries, and choosing what feels supportive.
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