Five years ago a tsunami hit my life.  In less than a year my beloved father died, my marriage ended, and my career crashed. Suddenly I was living back home with my grieving mother, with my life – and self-esteem – in shatters.  Then, in my vulnerable state, someone whom I trusted and loved deeply, betrayed me. 

I was destroyed.  When I looked in the mirror, I saw only my sad, aging self and failure.  I wanted to give up.

But I am a mother, and a daughter. I had no right to be destroyed, nor to give up. There were two lives dependent on me, and the only way to take care of them, was to fix me.

What I needed was love, but I had no partner. And so I started something crazy. I decided to love myself – as much as I possibly could. I would treat myself as I would treat my own child. I would never berate or blame my child. Instead I would give her praise and comfort. And I would tell her I loved her, every single day.

I started leaving post-it notes for myself, with the encouragement I desperately needed.

I am strong.

I am beautiful.

I love you.

It’s funny, but even though I wrote those notes, when I happened upon one, it gave me a spark of joy. As if a friend had just said – “You are amazing” or “I love you.”

A note on my bathroom mirror greeted me in the morning – I’m amazing! It made me smile every time. And I thought, wouldn’t it be wonderful if the world were full of post it notes that remind you how great you are?

Our t-shirts are post-it notes meant just for you – from you. Catch a glimpse in the mirror and there is a message of self-empowerment. Of encouragement. Of love.

You really have to try it to understand. There is a spark. Sort of a – “damn right I’m strong!”

My I Rock! shirt makes me feel good. And it raises money to help others: a portion of sales for every product goes to charity.  Which makes me feel great

Thank you for your support!

Kathleen