Day1Father Caregiver Hoodie - The Kid Who Became the Parent at 11 | Raw Real Unapologetic

I made this hoodie after 30 years as a caregiver.

Started at 11 when my dad left and my mom began dialysis. I became her caregiver. Then my grandma's. Kept going for 15 years until my mom died from renal failure. Then kept going because that's what caregivers do.

Nobody handed me a manual. Nobody offered help. Family said they'd be there they weren't. I figured it out alone, in the dark, at 2am, hoping I didn't mess up.

Day1Father isn't a cute brand name. It's the day everything changed. The day I became the father figure, the caregiver, the one holding it together while everyone else lived their lives.

THE LOGO:

That's me at 11 - the kid forced to grow up overnight.

• Teal: the medical world I was thrown into

• Yellow: the sunshine childhood I lost

• Orange/red: my mom's failing kidneys that changed everything

• The glasses: hiding the pain

• The smile: the mask that kept me from crying

For my mom who needed me. For my grandma who needed me. For every caregiver who wore a brave face while breaking inside.

This hoodie says what we're not allowed to say: we're exhausted, we're drowning, and we're tired of being told we're blessed.

No inspiration. No motivation. Just truth.

If you get it, you get it.

Raw. Real. Unapologetic.

• 50/50 cotton-polyester blend

• Medium-heavy 8.0 oz fabric

• Relaxed, comfortable fit

• Double-lined hood

• Front kangaroo pocket

For caregivers who are done pretending.

Product features
- 50/50 cotton-poly fleece (medium-heavy 8 oz) for warmth and softness
- Kangaroo pouch pocket to keep hands warm and carry small items
- Double-lined hood with matching drawcord for added durability
- No side seams (tubular knit) for cleaner look and reduced fabric waste
- DTG/DTF-capable printing and optional embroidery placements

Care instructions
- Tumble dry: medium
- Iron, steam or dry: low heat
- Do not dryclean
- Machine wash: cold (max 30C or 90F)
- Non-chlorine: bleach as needed