Just Happy to Be Here started in 2021 as a mere idea and a handful of homemade vinyl stickers, fueled by a desire to spread a message about mental health—a topic that remains challenging for many to discuss openly.

We started off by making everything in-house, using hand-me-down manufacturing equipment that we bought through marketplace. Each piece of equipment came with its own challenges, but it also taught us valuable lessons and helped us develop a deeper understanding of how we wanted to move forward. With creativity and plenty of hands-on effort, we were able to bring our vision into something real.

A big part of what we do comes from being involved in the local community and sharing our brand in person. We host and participate in local shows, events and pop-ups, which serve as more than just opportunities to showcase our products—they’re spaces where people can connect, share stories, and feel appreciated.

We also donate 11% of our profit to Hope For The Day, a non profit out of Chicago that does proactive suicide prevention education across the country.

We feel that the message of mental health and wellness has been told from the same perspective far too many times, and we aim to offer a fresh, honest perspective—one that embraces the idea of being content within your daily struggles and that it’s not supposed to be easy. To us it's about learning to appreciate the fact you are alive despite your current challenges.

Becoming mentally healthy is not as simple as taking medication or seeing a therapist. It's a lot like learning and breaking past plateaus in hobbies. It is incredibly difficult and requires you to be fully invested in the progress. It involves patience, hard work and takes many years.

Our mission is to change the way people view and approach mental health. We promise to start conversations, build connections and support our local community. Thank you for your support, we couldn't do this without you. Happy to have you here!