A woman is navigating her way through mental health challenges with a neurodiversity-themed story line

Millie Haywood knows what it’s like to struggle.

The 22-year-old man has faced ongoing health challenges, both physical and mental. He was found adding Anorexia At 13 years old and spent years in the hospital. He still relies on a feeding tube.

“I used to absolutely love running, it was my joy. It was my purpose in life,” Haywood told CBS News from her home in Chalford, southern England. “I felt like I had no goals, because I couldn’t run anymore and I had nothing to live for, except my family.”

That sense of feeling out of place continued.

“I was frustrated with feeling different and constantly being told I didn’t belong. People didn’t know me. I didn’t know who I was.

Attempting to enter the labor force behind his growing age left him increasingly depressed.

“I’ve had a few interviews, and I just lost it immediately … I felt so discriminated against because I had a feeding tube. It just made me feel like, ‘What’s wrong with me?’ ” He remembered. “But at the same time, he lit this fire in me, to create something that I am proud of.”

Haywood’s turning point came when it was found out autism In 21 years.

“It just changed my life, because I started to understand myself and accept myself, I finally found my voice,” she said.

Clarity helped spark a new sense of Haywood’s purpose – drawing inspiration from the giant plushies that often languished in his darkest days.

“I was like, to my mom, ‘I wish this was a hoodie. I wish this feeling, that hug, could just be in a hoodie, so I just go out and have some comfort.’ I just told him, ‘I’ll do that. I’ll design that.’ “

From his home studio, haywood launched not included in mind, an online embroidery business where he offers a line of soft, friendly hoodies designed to feel like they feel like they can rely on.

“It just feels like a refreshing hoodie,” Millie explained as she showed off the soft sweatshirts – each weighing in at two kilos. Designs include oversized hoods to accommodate headphones, weighted fabric to reduce stress, and no loose tags.

The collection celebrates Neurodversity, with hats and other products featuring slogans such as “Slay-DHD” and “Rizz Em with Tism,”

“I really hope that I can inspire people with my designs, and with my story that, you know, being different makes you stronger,” Haywood said.

Haywood hopes to eventually create a full line of neurodgent social clothing that is comfortable and stylish.

And the thread of empowerment he sews throughout the design is to lay down his recovery pattern.

“Getting humble in mind is kind of coming back inside of me,” Haywood told CBS News.