Who We Are

Most days I’m okay.
Some days I’m just… functioning. Ish.

That’s where this started.

I wanted something that felt a bit more honest than what’s usually out there. Not overly serious, not pretending everything is fine either. Just something that sits in the middle, where most of us actually are.

Getting through the day, doing what we need to do, while quietly carrying a bit more than we let on.

This isn’t about fixing anything. Not everything needs fixing. Some things just need acknowledging.

It’s just about recognising that feeling, and making things that reflect it in a simple, gentle way. A bit of humour, a bit of truth, nothing forced.

Things you can wear or carry that feel familiar. Something small that says you’re not the only one who feels like this sometimes.

I didn’t set out to build something big. I just wanted to make something that felt real.

It just came from real experience, and the hope that it might make someone else feel a little more understood.

Something small that reminds you you’re not the only one.

This store is filled with passion, dedication, inspiration and purpose. Seeking to make a difference where it matters and stand up against stigma in all its negative stereotypical forms. And we are proud to say a percentage of our profits will be going to the Mental Health charity Mind.

The whole team at Functioning-Ish welcome you to our world, and we sincerely hope you find something that speaks to you. This is a movement. So please come along and join our fight!