Hope is broadly defined as an emotional state that promotes the belief in a positive outcome and trusting that things will get better. All of us need hope, but even as we embrace it, we often wonder: Can hope really make a difference? How long do I wait for Hope to deliver? As someone who has struggled with mental health since High School, I can tell you that in my darkest days, hope was hard to trust and find. Friends, family, and understanding later that I wasn’t alone are just part of the pieces that helped me and continually heal me. I’m still learning and yes, I am still healing!

On some of my darkest days, I was surprised by how important or valuable a good sweatshirt, hoody, or sweater made me feel. At times I wore these same “comfort clothes” days at a time. They became my shield, my hiding place, a warm hug, and a part of me that felt consistently good. And that’s when I decided to share this idea, tool, and message with the world and create Roze’s Mind Co.