Our MISSION
Prove Your Existence is a self-funded project aimed towards providing:
Free access to mental health resources - to give access to high quality resources to individuals who are struggling to afford mental health care.
Messages of hope from advocates within the community.
Mental health resources and safe spaces for free, both in person (at events) AND within our online community.
Sponsorships for therapy - to give individuals who lack access the opportunity for faster recovery; this is fully funded through art sales and donations!
Our mission is to improve the mental health and well-being of those struggling with depression, anxiety, and other mental health battles. We want to ensure that you know you are worthy of this life and existence and guide you there via powerful resources, a strong community, and encouragement.
WHAT WE’RE DOING
Raising Mental Health Awareness
By removing the stigma & spreading awareness on mental health, we increase the chances that individuals will seek help and be able to spot the signs + symptoms of mental health struggles sooner.
Online Resources + Support
Access to coping strategies, mental health tools, community, and therapy is the support that is needed for individuals to effectively manage their mental health and improve their overall well-being.
Promoting Hope + Resilience
We actively share stories of recovery and hope from the community. Your words and voice really do matter to those struggling.
THE MEANING BEHIND The Name
I spent about 20 years of my life believing that I was not deserving of being seen, heard, or existing. I started an account on Tumblr called “Prove Your Existence” around age 17, where I shared my journey through mental health anonymously. At that age, I wasn’t comfortable with being ME — but the internet gave me a space to feel safe and connected with those who struggled in the same ways as I did when I didn’t know how to open up about it IRL.
The name comes from my journey of learning how to “prove” to myself that life was worth living. It stood for my fight to believe that I deserved to be here.
After getting the help I needed and watching my life and thoughts bloom with proper resources and the encouragement after half of my life to try and find the right medication — it then became a mission to help those who feel alone on their journey + lack the proper resources.
Prove Your Existence is a reminder that you deserve to be here and this is my and OUR fight for you and others who are struggling.
MY STORY
At nine years old, I was diagnosed with severe anxiety, which ultimately gave way to an even darker depression by age 12. I was too young to understand what was going on & I didn't know how to ask for help. Like many others, I struggled silently, lacking the resources and support I needed.
My mental health worsened into my 20s, where I struggled with daily tasks, social anxiety, self worth, and confidence. Everyday felt like a fight to find a reason to be here, but I always continued to find one; a smile or gesture from a stranger, friends checking in, or just a "sign" that I'm meant to be here.
Flash forward to now: I'm out of that dark place + working towards my dreams - this being one of them! The mission of PYE is to encourage and help others to find their happiness and to spread hope through the clothing, art, resources, and community.
It takes so much energy to pretend to be okay when you’re not. I’ve been in dark places too, please come look through our page and find some things that may be helpful - whether its our social media posts, videos, blog posts, or in person events! <3 Use the search bar if you have something specific you’re looking for!