• May include: Black t-shirt with a blue ribbon and the text "SHE BELIEVED she could BUT SHE WAS REALLY Tired SO SHE DIDN'T→" with the words "CHRONIC FATIGUE SYNDROME" written on the ribbon.
  • May include: Black t-shirt with a blue ribbon and the text "SHE BELIEVED *she could* BUT SHE WAS REALLY Tired >> SO SHE DIDN'T→ CHRONIC FATIGUE SYNDROME"
  • May include: White t-shirt with a blue ribbon and the text "SHE BELIEVED she could BUT SHE WAS REALLY Tired SO SHE DIDN'T" with arrows pointing to the left and right of the text.
  • May include: Navy blue women's t-shirt with a white graphic that reads "She believed she could but she was really tired so she didn't." The graphic also includes a blue ribbon with the text "Chronic Fatigue Syndrome".
  • May include: Gray t-shirt with a blue ribbon and the text "SHE BELIEVED she could. BUT SHE WAS REALLY Tired SO SHE DIDN'T" with arrows pointing to the left and right of the text.
  • May include: Purple women's t-shirt with the text "She believed she could, but she was really tired, so she didn't." The text is in white with a blue ribbon below it that says "Chronic Fatigue Syndrome".
  • May include: Pink women's t-shirt with a blue ribbon and the text "SHE BELIEVED *she could* BUT SHE WAS REALLY Tired SO SHE DIDN'T→ CHE FATIGUE SYNDROME"
  • May include: Size chart for unisex and women's t-shirts. The chart shows measurements in inches and centimeters for different sizes, from S to 5XL. The chart includes width and length measurements.
  • May include: Black t-shirt with a blue ribbon and the text "SHE BELIEVED she could BUT SHE WAS REALLY Tired SO SHE DIDN'T→" with the words "CHRONIC FATIGUE SYNDROME" written on the ribbon.
  • May include: Black t-shirt with a blue ribbon and the text "SHE BELIEVED *she could* BUT SHE WAS REALLY Tired >> SO SHE DIDN'T→ CHRONIC FATIGUE SYNDROME"
  • May include: White t-shirt with a blue ribbon and the text "SHE BELIEVED she could BUT SHE WAS REALLY Tired SO SHE DIDN'T" with arrows pointing to the left and right of the text.
  • May include: Navy blue women's t-shirt with a white graphic that reads "She believed she could but she was really tired so she didn't." The graphic also includes a blue ribbon with the text "Chronic Fatigue Syndrome".
  • May include: Gray t-shirt with a blue ribbon and the text "SHE BELIEVED she could. BUT SHE WAS REALLY Tired SO SHE DIDN'T" with arrows pointing to the left and right of the text.
  • May include: Purple women's t-shirt with the text "She believed she could, but she was really tired, so she didn't." The text is in white with a blue ribbon below it that says "Chronic Fatigue Syndrome".
  • May include: Pink women's t-shirt with a blue ribbon and the text "SHE BELIEVED *she could* BUT SHE WAS REALLY Tired SO SHE DIDN'T→ CHE FATIGUE SYNDROME"
  • May include: Size chart for unisex and women's t-shirts. The chart shows measurements in inches and centimeters for different sizes, from S to 5XL. The chart includes width and length measurements.
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Chronic Fatigue Syndrome Shirt, Women, Invisible Chronic Illness T-shirt Gift, Myalgic Encephalomyelitis, CFS Ribbon, ME, Spoonie, Spoon

HippoAndKelpie  
5 out of 5 stars

Item highlights

  • Materials: Pre shrunk cotton jersey knit
  • Made to order

Seller's description

The text on this shirt reads, "She believed she could but she was really tired so she didn't". The design features a blue ribbon to represent Chronic Fatigue Syndrome. This is a unique piece of apparel that you won't find anywhere else.



I encourage you to let me know if you need your order by a certain date. Whilst I can't make guarantees, I do what I can where possible and I will let you know a realistic delivery date.

Your shirt is made with pre-shrunk 100% soft ringspun cotton (heather grey colors are cotton/polyester blends) with printing made to last. Some of the unisex colors are also available in heavier, thicker cotton. If you prefer this, let me know upon checkout.

Listing is for the shirt only; photo props are not included.

Please be aware that the physical product's colors may differ slightly from what you see on your screen.

~ 100% HASSLE-FREE SATISFACTION GUARANTEE ~

Don't love it? Wrong size? I will replace or refund, no questions asked.

~ SIZING TIP ~

Want to make sure you order the correct size first time around? Simply grab one of your own shirts and measure it. Width is armpit-to-armpit and Length is from top edge of collar to bottom of shirt. Then refer to the size chart in the images and choose the size closest to the shirt you measured from home.

~ SHIPPING AND HANDLING ~

Your item is made to order! I encourage you to let me know if you need your order by a certain date. Whilst I can't make guarantees, I do what I can where possible and I will let you know a realistic delivery date.

Estimated Shipping Times (after creation time):
USA: 2-8 business days
Everywhere Else: 8-14 business days

Please note that business days may not include weekends or public holidays.

While I strive to get your order out and at your front door as fast as possible, I cannot guarantee that it will arrive be a certain date. If you aren't sure if your order will arrive on time, please contact me.

GPSR information:

Unisex Shirt S - 3XL GPSR information: SINDEN VENTURES LIMITED, gpsr [!at] sindenventures.com, Markou Evgenikou 11, Mesa Geitonia 4002 Limassol, CY
Product information: Gildan, 64000, 2 year warranty in EU and UK as per Directive 1999/44/EC
Care instructions: Machine wash: warm (max 40C or 105F), Do not bleach, Tumble dry: low heat, Iron, steam or dry: low heat, Do not dryclean
Age restrictions: For adults

Women’s Shirt GPSR information: HONSON VENTURES LIMITED, gpsr [!at] honsonventures.com, 3, Gnaftis House flat 102, Limassol, Mesa Geitonia, 4003, CY
Product information: Bella+Canvas, 6400, 2 year warranty in EU and UK as per Directive 1999/44/EC
Care instructions: Machine wash: cold (max 30C or 90F), Do not bleach, Do not tumble dry, Iron, steam or dry: low heat, Do not dryclean
Age restrictions: For adults

Unisex Shirt 4XL-5XL, Pink GPSR information: SINDEN VENTURES LIMITED, gpsr [!at] sindenventures.com, Markou Evgenikou 11, Mesa Geitonia 4002 Limassol, CY
Product information: Bella+Canvas, 3001, 2 year warranty in EU and UK as per Directive 1999/44/EC
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
Age restrictions: For adults

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  • Get it by
    Oct 31-Nov 9
  • Returns & exchanges
    Accepted within 30 days
  • Cost to ship
    $3.99 to United States, 43215.

    Enjoy free shipping to the US when you spend $35+ at this shop.

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May include: Black t-shirt with a blue ribbon and the text "SHE BELIEVED she could BUT SHE WAS REALLY Tired SO SHE DIDN'T→" with the words "CHRONIC FATIGUE SYNDROME" written on the ribbon.

The text on this shirt reads, "She believed she could but she was really tired so she didn't". The design features a blue ribbon to represent Chronic Fatigue Syndrome. This is a unique piece of apparel that you won't find anywhere else.



I encourage you to let me know if you need your order by a certain date. Whilst I can't make guarantees, I do what I can where possible and I will let you know a realistic delivery date.

Your shirt is made with pre-shrunk 100% soft ringspun cotton (heather grey colors are cotton/polyester blends) with printing made to last. Some of the unisex colors are also available in heavier, thicker cotton. If you prefer this, let me know upon checkout.

Listing is for the shirt only; photo props are not included.

Please be aware that the physical product's colors may differ slightly from what you see on your screen.

~ 100% HASSLE-FREE SATISFACTION GUARANTEE ~

Don't love it? Wrong size? I will replace or refund, no questions asked.

~ SIZING TIP ~

Want to make sure you order the correct size first time around? Simply grab one of your own shirts and measure it. Width is armpit-to-armpit and Length is from top edge of collar to bottom of shirt. Then refer to the size chart in the images and choose the size closest to the shirt you measured from home.

~ SHIPPING AND HANDLING ~

Your item is made to order! I encourage you to let me know if you need your order by a certain date. Whilst I can't make guarantees, I do what I can where possible and I will let you know a realistic delivery date.

Estimated Shipping Times (after creation time):
USA: 2-8 business days
Everywhere Else: 8-14 business days

Please note that business days may not include weekends or public holidays.

While I strive to get your order out and at your front door as fast as possible, I cannot guarantee that it will arrive be a certain date. If you aren't sure if your order will arrive on time, please contact me.

GPSR information:

Unisex Shirt S - 3XL GPSR information: SINDEN VENTURES LIMITED, gpsr [!at] sindenventures.com, Markou Evgenikou 11, Mesa Geitonia 4002 Limassol, CY
Product information: Gildan, 64000, 2 year warranty in EU and UK as per Directive 1999/44/EC
Care instructions: Machine wash: warm (max 40C or 105F), Do not bleach, Tumble dry: low heat, Iron, steam or dry: low heat, Do not dryclean
Age restrictions: For adults

Women’s Shirt GPSR information: HONSON VENTURES LIMITED, gpsr [!at] honsonventures.com, 3, Gnaftis House flat 102, Limassol, Mesa Geitonia, 4003, CY
Product information: Bella+Canvas, 6400, 2 year warranty in EU and UK as per Directive 1999/44/EC
Care instructions: Machine wash: cold (max 30C or 90F), Do not bleach, Do not tumble dry, Iron, steam or dry: low heat, Do not dryclean
Age restrictions: For adults

Unisex Shirt 4XL-5XL, Pink GPSR information: SINDEN VENTURES LIMITED, gpsr [!at] sindenventures.com, Markou Evgenikou 11, Mesa Geitonia 4002 Limassol, CY
Product information: Bella+Canvas, 3001, 2 year warranty in EU and UK as per Directive 1999/44/EC
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
Age restrictions: For adults

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    Oct 31-Nov 9
  • Returns and exchanges
    Accepted within 30 days.
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    Charlotte, NC
  • Cost to ship
    $3.99 to United States, 43215

    Enjoy free shipping to the US when you spend $35+ at this shop.

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