I Survived the Healthcare System Tee 
Discharged. Not healed. Still pissed.
This shirt features a skeleton in sunglasses, laid out in a hospital bed—because sometimes surviving the trauma means surviving the “treatment.”
With the bold truth front and center:
“I Survived the Healthcare System. Barely.”
and the mic-drop line underneath:
“Discharged, Not Healed.”
This tee is for everyone who left the doctor’s office with a misdiagnosis, a prescription for silence, or a trauma response worse than when they walked in.
It’s not dramatic. It’s reality.
This shirt says what survivors of medical gaslighting, neglect, and dismissal already know.
 
What Does “I Survived the Healthcare System” Mean?
It means surviving more than your symptoms.
It means surviving being dismissed, gaslit, misdiagnosed, overmedicated, under-cared for, or completely ignored—by the very systems that were supposed to help.
For many trauma and chronic illness survivors, the healthcare system isn’t a safe place.
It’s where we were told:
“It’s just anxiety.”
“You’re too young to be in pain.”
“You’re exaggerating.”
“Nothing’s wrong on your labs.”
“Come back when it gets worse.”
It means we had to advocate louder than we were treated.
It means we were sent home discharged, not healed.
It means we often left with more trauma than treatment.
For CPTSD survivors, neurodivergent folks, chronically ill people, and BIPOC and LGBTQ+ communities especially—“surviving the system” is a very real, lived experience.
This phrase isn’t hyperbole.
It’s a battle cry. A boundary. A truth bomb.
And for those of us who’ve been through it:
 
It’s the most accurate diagnosis we ever received.
Perfect for:
Survivors of medical trauma, misdiagnosis, or gaslighting
People with chronic illness, CPTSD, or invisible conditions
Those who had to advocate harder than they were treated
Anyone who left the hospital traumatized instead of supported
People healing despite—not because of—the system
The “still alive, no thanks to you” crew
 
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The light, breathable fabric means you can wear it year-round, while the classic crew neckline and retail fit enable easy pairing with jeans, shorts, or skirts. This tee is both fashionable and functional, making it a go-to item in any wardrobe.
Product features
-Made from 100% Airlume combed and ring-spun cotton for ultimate comfort.
- Ethically manufactured with sustainability in mind, complying with fair labor practices.
- Unisex Fit- Flattering on all bodies, all genders
Care instructions
- Machine wash: cold (max 30C or 90F)
- Non-chlorine: bleach as needed
- Tumble dry: low heat
- Iron, steam or dry: medium heat
- Do not dryclean
 
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