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I grew up in Plano, TX with my loving parents and my older sister Rachel. Looking back, I always appreciated the closeness of our family unit. My parents were supportive and encouraged anything Rachel and I wanted to accomplish; regardless of the time commitment or effort it required.<\/p>\n
Rachel and I had an incredible relationship; I grew up with a best friend beside me, cheering me on, every day. Life was beautiful.<\/p>\n
When I left for college at SDSU in Brookings, SD, I had two goals; play baseball and become a professional wrestler. And that\u2019s what I did. I was recruited to play D1 baseball at South Dakota State University and after graduation I took on the name Jaxon Stone to pursue a career in pro-wrestling. Despite the distance, my family unit remained connected. They frequently traveled for my games and shows, and I returned home for weekend visits as often as I could. With them by my side, it seemed like I had everything figured out and I was on track to accomplishing my dreams.<\/p>\n
However, life came to screeching halt on September 3, 2018. After a 10-year battle with bipolar disorder and severe depression, Rachel died by suicide. Grief, sadness, anger, and pain overwhelmed my body and thoughts. I was numb and did not know how to move forward.<\/p>\n
I realized that these life-altering, paralyzing emotions were similar to the feelings Rachel fought through for over 10 years. These emotions were barriers. They were heavy. And they were real. To move forward and build a new reality for myself, I knew I needed to break them down and process.<\/p>\n
While grieving the loss of someone I loved so much, I learned to appreciate the love around me. This helped me get up every day and keep moving \u2013 the idea that I was important, I was strong and I was loved. And since it helped me so much, I wanted to ensure others benefited from the same feelings and realizations.<\/p>\n
It started with a t-shirt. A simple reminder to people who needed it. You are loved.<\/p>\n
A t-shirt turned into a conversation – person to person. Connecting with someone to understand how they needed to be recognized. Letting them know that they are loved.<\/p>\n
And in May of 2019, YouAreLoved became more than a T-Shirt. It became a way of life and a movement. A message for everyone to know just how important and loved they really are.<\/p>\n
YAL Today <\/u><\/strong><\/p>\n Today, YouAreLoved is a non-profit organization offering support to so many people who need to know just how loved they are.<\/p>\n <\/p>\n You deserve love and to be loved.<\/p>\n Your story is just beginning. Press Ahead.<\/p>\n The world is a better place with you in it.<\/p>\n No matter what you go through in life, or how dark it gets, help is available and ‘YouAreLoved.’<\/div><\/div>[\/vc_column][vc_column width=”1\/2″][vc_single_image image=”4140″ img_size=”1000×1000″ css=”.vc_custom_1590345024191{margin-bottom: 30px !important;}”][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row bg_type=”bg_color” bg_override=”full” css=”.vc_custom_1563355584819{padding-top: 70px !important;padding-bottom: 70px !important;}” bg_color_value=”#f7f7f7″][vc_column]YouAreLoved Team<\/h2><\/div><\/div>