A Lifeline. Not a Lecture
Sometimes the best thing you can say is, “What do you need?”
When someone is struggling with depression, another lecture about positive thinking isn't necessarily what they need. Sometimes they need someone to listen.
The A Lifeline, Not a Lecture Graphic T-Shirt makes that point with a yellow rescue rope and lifebuoy cutting through swirling water, alongside an empty speech bubble. It's a visual reminder that what someone is experiencing beneath the surface isn't always obvious.
Inspired by Corinne Gray's URevolution Magazine essay Why Depression Is Like Drowning – And How to Stay Afloat, this original design asks a simple question: what if we listened before offering advice?
Printed on a soft, lightweight unisex T-shirt with a little stretch, it's comfortable for everyday wear and carries a message worth talking about.
A lifeline. Not a lecture.
Read the story behind the design
Product details
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100% combed and ring-spun cotton (Heather colours contain polyester)
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Lightweight fabric: 4.2 oz/yd² (142 g/m²)
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Pre-shrunk fabric
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Side-seamed construction
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Shoulder-to-shoulder taping
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Blank T-shirt sourced from Nicaragua, Mexico, Honduras or the United States
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Available sizes: XS–5XL
Please note: The fabric is slightly sheer and may appear see-through, particularly in lighter colours or certain lighting conditions.
Made to order: Your T-shirt is produced after you place your order. This takes a little longer to deliver, but helps avoid unnecessary bulk production and excess inventory.
A Lifeline, Not a Lecture T-Shirt — Size Guide
This unisex T-shirt is available in sizes XS to 5XL. Use the measurements below to choose your size.
Size chart
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Size |
Length |
Width |
Chest |
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XS |
68.6 |
42 |
78.7–86.4 |
|
S |
71.1 |
45.7 |
86.4–94 |
|
M |
73.7 |
50.8 |
96.5–104.1 |
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L |
76.2 |
55.9 |
106.7–114.3 |
|
XL |
78.7 |
61 |
116.8–124.5 |
|
2XL |
81.3 |
66 |
127–134.6 |
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3XL |
83.8 |
71.1 |
137.2–144.8 |
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4XL |
86.4 |
76.2 |
147.3–155 |
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5XL |
89 |
78.7 |
157.5–165 |
How to measure
Length
Measure from the highest point of the shoulder near the collar straight down to the bottom hem.
Width
Measure across a T-shirt laid flat, from one armpit to the other.
Chest
Measure around the fullest part of your chest, keeping the measuring tape level.
Fit tip: For the most reliable comparison, measure a T-shirt you already own and like the fit of, then compare its length and width with this chart. The chest measurement refers to the recommended body circumference, while width is the garment measured flat.
The fabric is pre-shrunk, but this does not guarantee zero shrinkage after washing.
