The Genuine Project

The Genuine Project is a non-profit clothing line devoted to kindness, positivity, & extreme honesty about mental health 💛🖤 | Owner: @sunniewastaken

[The Genuine Project @genuineproject]

Hi, I’m Nicole and I go by Sunnie online. I own and operate The Genuine Project. This will be a place of kindness, positivity, and real talk about mental health. A mix of light and dark to match us all 💛

[girrlscout @girrlscout]

I've deemed today self care day.

[The Genuine Project @genuineproject]

Sometimes you wake up & your room is quiet & the bed is soft and you think to yourself, I need a freaking shower but at least I feel good today.

Not even a joke, if I am aware of my other physical needs, I know I’m back on track. Check in! #MinorityMentalHealthMonth

[The Genuine Project @genuineproject]

@TheElecMindset @SunnieWasTaken So very true!

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Sometimes the really bad days make the good days feel like you’re standing in a burst of extreme sunshine ☀️ like the joy of surviving the darkness is almost excruciatingly wonderful & those are the days that keep me going. Because there’s always a good day #MentalHealthMatters

[The Genuine Project @genuineproject]

Today, I’m going to drink water because it’s 109 degrees and push through the day. I’m kinda meh mentally which is always my alert that a depressive wave may be coming. Check in on yourself. Your mental health fluctuates just like your physical.

[Meech @DemetriusHarmon]

im not a mental health survivor im just a nigga who know articulate my feelings so im honest bout it but i still struggle with this shit every single day, in june i barely ate a meal a day, i couldnt sleep without pills. im still figuring this shit out please understand that

[The Genuine Project @genuineproject]

As we hit the weekend and you find yourself not feeling up to anything, it’s okay. Take time for yourself and do the little things that bring you peace. Be kind to yourself. #MentalHealthMatters

[Jason Gravestock (He/Him) @pes_compliance]

For anyone entering the weekend but not feeling their mental health is good, please speak to someone, a friend or a support line. You are not alone. #MentalHealthMatters

[Tanya Blazewicz (she/her) @tanyablazewicz]

"You are human" is my mantra for when I'm feeling weak or broken. #MentalHealthMatters

[The Genuine Project @genuineproject]

I love the night because it’s so quiet and my brain feels under control and the air is soft. Nighttime is the definition of peaceful.

[bug girl @buggirl]

u ever get in these moods where u absolutely have to compliment every single person u see because u need them to feel happy and know they r beautiful and cool yea that’s me this entire year

[The Genuine Project @genuineproject]

I suppose I’ll just try and see. What’s important is that I’m here in my little space on the internet, talking about depression and other mental stigmas and also reminding people that they’re beautiful even when everything feels ugly.

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Because I’m just trying to make things comfortable. It’s like I bought a new house and I’m picking out furniture and where to place things so people can be cozy when they visit.

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Be* — also torn between using the royal we to reference my company or just “I”....sorry, this is stuff I’m legitimately thinking about and I don’t care if people see me trying to put things in the right place.

[The Genuine Project @genuineproject]

I’m trying to figure out a balance between wanting to make serious commentary and also trying to just being a cheerful place when things really suck. I hope I succeed. I hope to be a place for people.

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@Mort3mer Glad it’s finally passing! 💛Migraines can be such a nightmare when they get a good grip.

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That said, I need Chipotle like I need air to breathe. Foooood.

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I also like yellow and I use the yellow heart emoji a lot. Call it a quirk; yellow things make me happy!

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@girrlscout Don’t let it win! I saw your cute new swimsuit earlier. You look great today and I hope that helps 💛