RTC Community

A place for kind words, real people, small wins and the community behind Refuse to Conform.

RTC COMMUNITY

YOU DON'T HAVE TO CARRY IT ALONE.

A place for real people, kind words, small wins and the community behind Refuse to Conform.

You're allowed to take life one day at a time.

FROM ONE HUMAN TO ANOTHER

Kind words from the community

You’re irreplaceable, there is not and never will another you.
— Dobby
I started therapy even though I didn’t want to and it has made a difference, I feel supported for the first time.
— Pzykitti
Just a little reminder ❤️
Whatever you’re going through right now, please keep going. Some days are heavier than others, and it’s okay to take things one step, one breath, one day at a time.
You don’t have to have everything figured out. Just don’t give up on yourself. Better days will come.
— Anonymous
Take each day as it comes
— Anonymous
You've got this x
— Anonymous

TAKE WHAT YOU NEED

Leave a few words for someone who needs them.

Your words could be exactly what somebody needs to read today. Messages are reviewed before appearing publicly, and you can remain anonymous.

You have survived every difficult day so far. Keep going.
Please keep messages kind and avoid sharing personal information. 300 characters maximum.

Read how RTC handles your information

Every message is reviewed before publication. Email address not requested; RTC uses its own admin address for Shopify's submission system.

PROGRESS COUNTS

Small wins worth celebrating

I slept well

— Anonymous

SMALL WINS

No win is too small to count.

Got out of bed. Made the call. Asked for help. Tried again. Share something you're proud of and remind somebody else that progress can look different every day.

Please keep messages kind and avoid sharing personal information. 300 characters maximum.

Read how RTC handles your information

Every message is reviewed before publication. Email address not requested; RTC uses its own admin address for Shopify's submission system.

THE RTC GIFT FINDER

FIND A GIFT THAT SAYS IT FOR YOU.

Some things are hard to put into words. Three little questions. A gift with meaning.

Find their gift ↓

Tell us a little about your person.

No email. No account. No pressure to buy.

01 · What do you want your gift to say?
02 · What kind of gift?
03 · What's your budget?

Unsure about their size? Let them choose with an RTC gift card.

PAY IT FORWARD

Kindness turned into something real.

Community support helps RTC send comfort and encouragement beyond the clothing itself. Here is some of the impact made possible so far.

Hoodie donated

Trauma Research UK

An RTC hoodie donated to support Trauma Research UK's work and community fundraising.

Hoodie donated

Bath Mind

An RTC hoodie donated in support of Bath Mind and the people reached through its work.

Upcoming charity events

Mental Elf events

Hoodies donated to support several upcoming Mental Elf charity events and their fundraising communities.