Metamorphosis Unisex Hoodie

Artist Note:
Metamorphosis tells the story of becoming one's full self. I was particularly drawn to this project due to my own experiences in life. As a teenager and young adult, I experienced bouts of depression and have scars on my arms to remind me of those days. While they might not be traditionally viewed as beautiful, they remind me that I survived and show me my internal strength. Flash forward to the middle of 2020, and I became a mother. This was an amazing change for me but also a difficult one. I went from being a weightlifter in the best shape of my life to not being able to use the gym due to lockdown and preparing to bring my first child into the world with a very small support system around me. Turns out that people don't flock to spend time with pregnant women in the middle of a pandemic (who knew?!). After an emergency C-section, I was tasked with rediscovering the body that had become a stranger. Stretch marks, scars, and a pouch right above my c-section scar was all I could see when I looked in the mirror. I've had to relearn how to love my own body- and it's an ongoing journey. I have learned that this metamorphosis wasn't damaging and disempowering; rather, it is a beautiful part of the human experience. Looking at my scars now, I see a story of someone that survived depression, brought a human into this world during a pandemic, and didn't shy away from having surgery fully awake in order to save my child's life. How freaking badass is that? These scars are beautiful; these scars make me a warrior. 

 

For more of Staci Dabson's art, check out her website: SN Dabson Art.

 

Everyone needs a cozy go-to hoodie to curl up in, so go for one that's soft, smooth, and stylish. It's the perfect choice for cooler evenings!

• 50% pre-shrunk cotton, 50% polyester
• Fabric weight: 8.0 oz/yd² (271.25 g/m²)
• Air-jet spun yarn with a soft feel and reduced pilling
• Double-lined hood with matching drawcord
• Quarter-turned body to avoid crease down the middle
• 1 × 1 athletic rib-knit cuffs and waistband with spandex
• Front pouch pocket
• Double-needle stitched collar, shoulders, armholes, cuffs, and hem
• Blank product sourced from Honduras, Mexico, or Nicaragua

This product is made especially for you as soon as you place an order, which is why it takes us a bit longer to deliver it to you. Making products on demand instead of in bulk helps reduce overproduction, so thank you for making thoughtful purchasing decisions!

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