My name is Joshua Dixon, and I am the founder of Admire Wear. I have survived multiple suicide attempts, one pit bull mauling that resulted in losing 80% of my face; I have survived many other mental and physical traumas. My whole life, I have struggled with anxiety, depression, C-PTSD, and suicidal thoughts. A few months into my recovery from my last suicide attempt (December 2020). I stood in front of a mirror in my basement bathroom. I decided that I was tired of not being able to show self-love and admiration to myself after all I’ve been through. I said, “I admire you for not giving up. We got this.” I began to admire myself for not giving up on life.

I felt alone, but I wanted to feel that pain anymore; I wanted to build a community revolving around admiration and hope. For not just myself but thousands of people who feel like they have no place in this world. For those who suffer in silence and may witness a loved one suffering but don’t know how to approach and support them.