Our story starts in the glow of a reality TV show. A question rang out through the drama and tears of the people on screen — “where are their friends and why aren’t they helping?” By the time the episode ended, Make sure your friends are okay. was born with the mission of creating a community supporting growth and understanding in real-life friendships, and bringing the drama and tears to an overdue end.
We envision a world where meaningful conversation is the new normal. Friends answer “how are you?” truthfully, tough talks become easier with mutual compassion and as a result, we all feel more connected and less alone.
We’re not psychology professionals and definitely don’t claim to be, but we do have something to say about how we communicate with each other in the age of snaps and DMs. Through merchandise and social media, we’re building a community of like-minded people who want to help us get the world talking.