"I can recall being six years old laying wide-eyed in my bed, clutching my Barbie horse for comfort as the whispers of panic rang through my ears. Little did I realize the years to come would bring whispers turned to shrieks, crippling me with more mental and physical pain than I could imagine. Anxiety has become trendy, its severity downplayed by brands and social media "hyping up" mental illness and making it chic. @babe.wear is a movement I can stand behind. Nothing makes me more anxious than being open - wearing my biggest struggle on my sleeve. If that's not some strong exposure therapy, I'm not sure what is. Mental illness is not something I will ever "grow out of" or "get over." It will forever be a part of me that I have to choose to grow with rather than be rooted by. Thank you for your message, Kait, and for creating a platform for the rest of us to speak a message of our own." - @caithasheart So happy to see the anxious babe shirts are making it to their homes π Thanks to all my #bravebabes out there representing and showing up for yourselves. Let's break down the stigma. πͺπΌ #mentalhealth #anxiety #GAD #selflove #wellness