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You Are Not a Burden mental health affirmation shirt - hand-drawn design - Self-Care Shirts

You Are Not a Burden Shirt

Regular price $34.99
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Lynzie

Love my shirt! Great quality & adorable color!

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Anonymous

Love the design, feels very cheerful. Great how it spans the front of the shirt, looks better than ones that only have text at the top.

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Anonymous

I was trying to decide whether or not to get this shirt- it is pretty edgy. But then I heard that someone gave a bad review about it on an ad, saying it was inappropriate. This person was a therapist. Well, I am a therapist and I have childhood trauma and I believe it is spot on. (I am guessing they don’t have childhood trauma!) And so my response to the other therapist was to simply buy the shirt. I love it. And like my other Self Care shirts, it is well made and soft and states my truth!

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Julie Blythe

I love all things Dumpster Fire! And this shirt does NOT disappoint! Self Care shirts are soft, made well, comfy and the messages are always right on target and this one is no exception! You know the days that feel like this and you need this shirt in your arsenal for those days!

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Julie Blythe

As a therapist who specializes in people with PTSD and CPTSD, when I saw this shirt, I absolutely, without question, had to have it! I also got it for my therapist as he has helped me unpack my own CPTSD. I love the shirt, the sticker I got for my car and the website!

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Sarah Worosylo

Not only did this shirt fit my personality perfectly, it is comfortable and true size. What a way to walk into my classroom as a teacher, and remind my students to be who they are proudly!

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Melissa Spieker

Fabric is so soft! Love the message.

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Melissa Spieker

Fabric is so soft! Love the message.

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Melissa Spieker

Fabric is so soft! Love the message.

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Melissa Spieker

Fabric is so soft! Love the message.

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Susan Peterson

Quality shirt with an incredibly important message

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Maegan Kiger

This is a great shirt! So soft and fits so well!

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Emily Conradt

Material is soft and the shirt felt true to size. I liked how it fit, and I'm picky about that with shirts. I love the message.

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Juliette

Absolutely one of my most favorite shirts I’ve ever bought! Love the saying!

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Anonymous

This is a great shirt. It is comfortable, cute, and got a lot of positive responses. Also, it does not collect pet hair!

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Kim Reardon

My husband loves this shirt and has been showing it to everyone! The shirt and print quality are great. I’ve had a few shirts from this company and they are durable and don’t pill as fast as other shirts.

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Angelica Stivers

I have not worn this yet, but the other 4 shirts I've purchased have been amazing

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Angelica Stivers

These shirts are extremely comfortable! I have ordered 5 t-shirts and worn 4 thus far. I work in a counseling office and clients appear to enjoy seeing the designs and phrases as well.

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Angelica Stivers

These shirts are extremely comfortable! I have ordered 5 t-shirts and worn 4 thus far. I work in a counseling office and clients appear to enjoy seeing the designs and phrases as well.

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cindy Piper

My therapist laughed

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Susan Hartman

Love the shirt and the whole company. Great quality and fast delivery.

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Anonymous

Pretty colors! My niece loved it.

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Crystal Bayne

I love this shirt! Everyone asks me Where I bought it!

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Crystal Bayne

Love my tee shirts! Both are super cute and comfortable!

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Deb Keagy

Love this slow progress shirt with the turtle on it!! Going thru alot mental issues now & cant wait to show my therapist!!

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Deb Keagy

Love these shirts so much! Short and vibrant and excellent quality!

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Anonymous

Great artwork and quality!

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Anonymous

So cute! Perfect fit!

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Anonymous

This is a very soft and vibrant shirt. True to size and comfortable fit. Proud to wear it as a mental health therapist:)

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Anonymous

This is a very soft and vibrant shirt. True to size and comfortable fit. Proud to wear it as a mental health therapist:)

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Michaela Harrison

So soft & comfy. Perfectly oversized without feeling like I’m swimming in the shirt.

  • Drawn by one person — me, Alyssa. Every line and letter is mine
  • Printed on demand in the USA with eco-friendly inks
  • 60-day free returns, because sizing is a guess sometimes
  • Every order supports the 988 Lifeline and The Trevor Project
About this design

You are not a burden. You are a person who deserves support, care, and love without apology. This hand-drawn tee carries a gentle but powerful affirmation for everyone who has ever made themselves smaller to take up less space. Bella + Canvas 3001, 100% ring-spun cotton, soft unisex fit, printed in the USA. Every order supports the 988 Lifeline and The Trevor Project.

Fit, fabric and care

Unisex fit, so it runs true to size for men and a little relaxed for women. Between sizes? Size down for fitted, stay where you are for relaxed. 100% Airlume combed ring-spun cotton, preshrunk. Machine wash cold inside out, tumble dry low, and it will stay soft for years.

Shipping and returns

Free shipping on US orders over $50. Made to order, so allow two to five business days before it ships. 60-day free returns — if it is not right, I will make it right.

Every order supports the 988 Lifeline and The Trevor Project. $3,394 donated so far.

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