A Letter from Haley Ivers

I gotta admit, I felt really anxious making this crewneck. I had no outside experience, connections, or knowledge besides my bestie, the internet. But hey, I’ve been dealing with anxiety since I was about 10 years old. That shit never stopped me from doing anything my heart wanted.

And that is the essence of how this crewneck came to be. This idea that like, hey, we all might be a little fucked in the head; we’re all battling our inner demons, managing our mental health on a daily basis, and more often than not, doubting ourselves along the way. But it’s so important not to give up on yourself despite your obstacles.

I’m getting real and raw for a quick sec. Since my childhood, I’m talking…the beginning of 5th grade, I’ve battled with depression, anxiety, self-harm, and trigger warning, suicide. I also haven’t realllly known life without medication. More times than not, and quite literally, I wanted to give up… over and over. I even attempted to.

You know the feeling of wanting to give up? That feeling of, like, when your bones ache, your mind is beyond exhausted, and your self-doubt is just absolutely suffocating you?

Yeah, that shit is noooo fun.

But even though it’s hard, it’s so important to not let your obstacles and your mind defeat you. You can’t let them interfere and creep inside your head. They can’t win! I know, I know, easier said than done. But that’s why I wanted to make this crewneck.

On your darkest of dark days, whether it’s every day, every so often, or just on your period, I want this crewneck to be an extension of your highest self when you’re experiencing your lowest self.

When you can’t lift your own head or stop your tears from falling. When all you want to do is throw on your favorite cozy sweatshirt, tuck yourself into your warm, fluffy bed, and watch Youtube all day while eating a jar of Nutella.

So this crewneck is your reminder of the strength you have within you when you feel it the least. Just lift up your wrists to reveal your hidden message when you need it. (P.S. The writing on the sleeves was an adaption of my custom gold ring that I engraved on the inside with “don’t give up.” It’s something I made for myself to help with panic attacks.)

When you wear this crewneck on your good days, not only is it a reminder to yourself to keep going, but it’s also a reminder for anyone who walks by you out and about. They might be having a tough day and bottling it up inside, but you will become a sign from the Universe for them to keep going and not give up.

So next time you’re doubting yourself and think “Can I do this? Can I overcome this?” The answer is: Obviously, yes.

Love you :)