Bite Back

Let’s be real for a second… How many times have you said “I’m good” when you weren’t? Yeah… same. There are people out there right now… holding it together just enough so no one notices they’re falling apart. No one checks on them. No one asks twice. No one sees it. This is your reminder you don’t have to carry it alone. Struggle in silence? Not on my watch.

This right here… this is what it’s all about!🙏🏻 Every single person wearing Bite Back Apparel ... you’re not just wearing a shirt… you’re wearing a message. A message that says “you’re not alone.” I see you. Out in public, at the shops, on the beach, with your mates… starting conversations that most people are too afraid to have. And that takes courage. Real courage. I’m honestly so grateful.🙏🏻❤️ Grateful that something I started in 2023 has become something we now stand for together. Because this was never meant to just be a brand. It was always meant to be a movement. A movement where people feel seen. Where silence gets broken. Where stigma doesn’t stand a chance. Hearing that you wear Bite Back with pride and that you’ve had someone come up to you, ask about it, open up… well that’s everything. That’s the mission. You’re not just supporting awareness folks, you’re creating it. You’re living it. You’re passing it on. And because of you, the conversations are happening and because of those conversations... lives are changing.💪🏻🙏🏻❤️ Mental health matters now more than ever. And together — we’re proving that no one has to face it alone. Thankyou to every single person supporting Bite Back Apparel 💜🩵💙💚

Silence doesn’t mean someone’s okay. Sometimes... It means they’ve just gotten really good at hiding it. Every day, people around us are fighting battles we know nothing about and battles within we can not see. Smiling. Showing up. Holding it together. But inside? They’re drowning. That’s why Bite Back Apparel exists. Not just to be worn… But to be felt. To start conversations that could save a life. We might be Perth based but it's all about Worldwide awareness. The slogan "Stigma for none. Awareness for all" it's more than just words... This isn’t just clothing. This is real stories. real struggles. real impact. So if you wear Bite Back Apparel... You’re not just repping a brand, You’re telling someone: “You’re not alone. Not today.” And sometimes… that’s all someone needs to keep going. Support a brand that makes a difference and NOT just noise. Together, we break the stigma. Together, we Bite Back at that black dog 🙏🏻 Tag someone who needs this reminder Share this to your story – you never know who needs to see it

There are A LOT of dads don’t feel strong anymore. They feel like failures. Not because they don’t love their kids. Not because they stopped trying. But because no matter how hard they push, work, sacrifice, provide, protect or even stay awake stressing at 2am... They still feel like they’re falling short. Bills pile up. Mental exhaustion builds. Life just feels so much heavier. And somewhere along the way, many dads stop seeing themselves as a support figure and start seeing themselves as a disappointment. A lot of fathers are carrying silent guilt: “I should be doing more.” “I should be earning more.” “I should be stronger.” “My family deserves better.” Meanwhile their kids still see a hero. A safe place. A provider trying his absolute best in a world that keeps demanding more from him and the dad sits and wonders how they see that man when he can't , no matter how long he looks in that mirror, all he sees staring back at him is a man who can't provide the way he knows his family deserves. A man who is literally lucky to make it to the next pay day and JUST making bills. So, to all the dads carrying that invisible weight...Your worth is not measured only by money, success or how much you can carry before you break. Sometimes the strongest thing a father can do... is just keep showing up when he feels empty. Remember... Mental health matters for dads too.

No hatred. No drama. Just distance. It’s a weird kind of grief losing people who are still technically there. But one thing life teaches you eventually is this... Never force yourself to stay where your effort is only noticed when you stop giving it. Protect your peace. Value people who value your time. And never feel guilty for stepping back from one-sided connections. Some people are only meant for certain chapters of your life... not the whole story.

Most people wear hats… BUT... This one says something. This isn’t just a cap. This is for the ones who’ve been through it. The ones still fighting battles no one sees. The ones who don’t quit. WARR:OR isn’t a look. It’s a mindset. With a 3D high-raised embroidery. A-Frame fit with the snap-back adjustabillity. Built to stand out, not blend in. And every time someone asks about it… you’re starting a conversation that could change a life. Mental health matters. Breaking the stigma — one conversation at a time. $30 + postage Limited stock- once they're gone, THEY'RE GONE! link in bio will take you where you need to be 🤙🏻

Today, we pause. Not just for the fallen… but for the ones who came home carrying battles we could never see. For the ones still serving. For the families who stood strong behind them and for the loved ones who carry their memory every single day. To the anzac's... your courage, your sacrifice, your unbreakable spirit… it didn’t end on the battlefield. It lives on through generations. To the families... your strength matters just as much. The quiet sacrifices, the waiting, the worrying… it never goes unnoticed. Your battles. Your fight. Your hearts of warriors. They are not forgotten. They will never be overlooked. They will never be taken for granted. We remember them. We honour them. We carry their legacy forward. Lest we forget. 🌺

Personally, I don't think it matters what direction or speed at which you move... as long as it's you moving forward, that is what makes the difference and matters most. There is no speed limit in recovery journeys. But there IS no better direction than... FORWARD. One step at a time. #mentalhealthmatters💚 #mentalhealthawareness

Yes this is AI generated so please excuse the defects/imperfections but its an idea of what i want. Looking for the right team to partner with… 🤝 I’m currently on the hunt for a Perth-based sticker/signage company who would be keen to jump on board with something bigger than just a job. NOT a handout, but more so an opportunity for both sides to get a win! I drive daily across Perth for my actual job as a support worker, meaning my vehicle is seen by hundreds... if not thousands of people every single week. This isn’t just a car… it’s a moving message. I’m looking to get a full decal/sticker package done on my Nissan Navara NP300 + canopy, built around my brand Bite Back Apparel – Mental Health Awareness. 💥 In return, I’m offering: Ongoing promotion for your company across my social media platforms Regular tagging and shoutouts Your business seen daily on the road across Perth Exposure tied to a mental health awareness movement that’s all about breaking stigma and starting real conversations. This isn’t just advertising… It’s being part of something that actually helps people. If you’re a business that wants your work seen AND wants to stand behind a powerful message… 👉 Let’s build something that turns heads AND starts conversations. 📩 Send me a message or tag a company below that should be part of this.

There are dads out there missing birthdays, missing school plays, missing those goodnight hugs. Not because they chose to go, but because they were pushed out. And the family law courts system? HA!! Don't even get me started! It doesn’t always protect fathers... sometimes it breaks them, it destroys them. I know this… because I’m living it too. Not a day goes by I don’t wish there was more I could do, more I could say, more ways I could fight. But, like so many others going through current or lost custody battles... I am spent... 💔😢 mentally, emotionally and financially... Broken 😞 If you’re in this right now... lost in the courts, fighting for time or sitting in silence missing your kids… You’re not alone brother! Stay strong. 💪🏻 Keep showing up. 👍🏻 Keep fighting 🤜🏻🤛🏻 Because being a father doesn’t stop just because someone tried to take that role from you. Don’t give up hope! Because your kids will see the truth one day. 💙🙏🏻

THIS ONE IS A LONG ONE! BUT, Why do people treat others like this though? Short answer? Because it’s easier for them and it has nothing to do with your worth. Long answer? 1. Convenience over connection Some people don’t build friendships on depth, they build them on what’s easy, fun or beneficial. If someone shows up, gives, listens and expects nothing back...they become not valued. Convenient. 2. People follow status more than they admit Money, lifestyle, toys, social circles... it all quietly affects how people choose who they invest in. It’s not right, but it’s real. Some people chase: who looks successful who boosts their image who gives them access to things And they overlook the ones who offer loyalty, time and real connection because those things don’t show off. 3. You trained people how to treat you (without realising) This isn’t blame... it’s awareness. When you: always show up, always give and never ask for anything back, tolerate being the “backup” People learn: “I don’t have to put in effort with him because he’ll be there anyway.” And most people won’t correct that on their own. 4. Some people are just emotionally shallow Not everyone is capable of deep, loyal friendship. Some people: avoid real connection, don’t think long-term, don’t reflect on how they treat others and they’re not sitting there thinking “I’m going to hurt this guy” They’re just not thinking at all. 5. Projection and insecurity Sometimes people keep others at arm’s length because: they feel inadequate themselves, they compare lifestyles, they don’t know how to show up properly so instead of meeting you where you are… they stay at surface level. 6. You were giving real in a world that often gives surface. And this one matters most!!! You were offering: loyalty, time, effort and consistency... A lot of people don’t know how to recognise or return that, so it doesn’t get matched. Not because it’s not valuable… but because they don’t operate at that level. The truth you probably haven’t been told straight: You weren’t “not enough.” You were just giving the right kind of friendship to the wrong kind of people. 🤷🏼‍♂️

You ever notice this? You ever felt this? You’re the one checking in. You’re the one making time. You’re the one dropping everything when someone’s struggling. But when it’s your turn? It’s quiet. No messages. No “you good?” No one showing up the way you always have. That shit hurts more than people realise. But here’s the truth most people don’t talk about: You can’t keep pouring into people who don’t pour back. Not because you’re weak… Because you matter too. So here’s what you can do if this hits home: Start saying it out loud – tell your mates when you’re not okay Pull back your energy from one-sided friendships Find your people – even if it’s just one solid person Stop waiting for people to notice… and start choosing yourself You deserve the same effort you give. Don’t forget that. Tag someone who always shows up. Or… be the one who checks in today!