Perfectly Loved Hoodie

THE DESCRIPTION:

Size: Model (left) is wearing size Large, Model (right) is wearing size Medium .

Fit: Oversized, Unisex Fit 

Color(s): Navy Blue, Grey

Material: 100% Cotton, Fleece on the inside - made to last!

Thread Material: 100% Polyester

We offer a growing list of thread color options! Not all are pictured yet, but you can still choose them when checking out. Every piece is custom embroidered with the color of your choice. Want to preview a color? Message us and we’ll send a quick photo!

WASHING INSTRUCTIONS:

✔ Turn inside out before washing (helps remove any initial fuzz from the inside).
✔ Machine wash cold with like colors.
✔ Use mild detergent (avoid harsh chemicals or bleach).
✔ Do not iron directly on embroidery.

Pro Tip: Since the fabric is 100% cotton, it may shrink if exposed to high heat. We recommend air drying to maintain the perfect fit.

THE STORY:

Oh friend… I’ve been there. I spent so many years stuck in a cycle of self-doubt and insecurity, and if I’m honest, I sabotaged much of my own joy because of it. I hated everything about myself—the way I looked, the way I talked, even the way I walked. I hated my hair, my voice, my body, my clothes, and how awkward I always felt around other people. I thought there was nothing special about me, and every time I opened my mouth, I worried I’d said something wrong.

Those feelings of self-hatred led me to withdraw from people. I avoided my friends, dreaded speaking up, and wouldn’t even eat in public for fear of being judged. I spent my time trying to hide, only to go home hating myself more for it. The weight of those feelings crushed me for so long, and I let the lies of the enemy convince me I wasn’t enough.

Even though I always had people in my life telling me that God loved me and people who reminded me that I was fearfully and wonderfully made, I couldn’t accept it—at least, not until I began to seek God for myself. It wasn’t until I started reading the Bible and truly learning about who God is that the walls of self-hatred began to crumble.

When I discovered God’s perfect love, I realized something that changed everything: I had been believing lies about myself for years, lies that kept me from fully loving and trusting God. My insecurities weren’t just a battle with myself; they were distractions pulling me away from Him. And at the root of it all? Fear. Fear of being judged, misunderstood, disliked, or even hated. But here’s what I’ve learned—fear and faith cannot coexist. You have to choose one.

So, I began choosing faith. I started laying my fears at God’s feet, asking Him to show me who I truly am in Him. And instead of questioning why He made me the way I am, I started praising Him for His intentional design. I began thanking Him for creating me, for the life He gave me, and for the way He can use my story to glorify Him.

"For you created my inmost being; you knit me together in my mother’s womb. I praise you because I am fearfully and wonderfully made; your works are wonderful, I know that full well." -Psalm 139:13–14

Friend, God chose me—and He chose you, too. You are here for a reason, a beautiful purpose beyond what you can see right now. Don’t let the enemy’s lies distract you from that truth. Instead, trust in God’s perfect plan and His unshakable love. You are fearfully and wonderfully made, and nothing can take that truth away.

This story is part of why The Story Co. exists—to share God’s truth and encourage others in their journey with Him. If this story resonates with you, maybe you’ll feel inspired to wear it as a reminder of God’s love or use it to share this message with someone else who might be struggling. However you choose to share, know that your story has power, and God is using it to make His name known.

If you have any questions, feel free to reach out at support@thestoryco.us or message us on Instagram @thestoryco_byjanessaandmatias.

We hope you love your new piece(s)!