My name is Toby. I’m 17 years old.

And for a long time…I kept everything bottled up inside.

I smiled on the outside…

but on the inside, I was dealing with things nobody could see.

And the hardest part?

Feeling like nobody would understand…

like nobody was really there to listen.

But everything changed on December 12th, 2025.

A speaker named Marquis Hill came to my school and talked about loving yourself… and for the first time, I felt seen.

I felt heard.

I realized…it’s okay to not be okay.

And that moment sparked something in me.

Now I’m building a brand called

“It’s OK to Not Be OK”

Not just for me…

but for every person who’s ever felt like they had to hide how they feel.

This brand is a reminder:

You don’t have to hold it in.

You don’t have to pretend.

You are not alone.

Your donations will help me:

– Create my first hoodie collection

– Produce bracelets that carry this message

– Launch a website to reach more people

This is bigger than clothing.

This is about saving lives, starting conversations, and creating a space where people feel safe to be real.

If you’ve ever struggled…

If you’ve ever felt alone…

If you believe people deserve to be heard…

I’m asking you to be a part of this.

Let’s build something that reminds the world:

It’s okay to not be okay.