About me
Hi, My name is Hattie and I am 24 years old, based in the UK. I'm the founder of a small business called Purpledayss, a business dedicated to spreading awareness and funds for the epilepsy community. I was diagnosed with Epilepsy at the age of 16, this had a huge impact on my life and mental health. Read more to get to know my story and goals for Purpledayss.
My Story
My First seizure was at 14 years old. It took two years before I received a formal diagnosis of Generalized Epilepsy. During that time I faced many challenges like feeling very isolated at school and struggling academically. Eventually I was also diagnosed with a learning disability related to my Epilepsy, which further impacted my confidence and independence. As i navigated my way through life I quickly began to realise how misunderstood epilepsy is. The world felt unkind once it became clear I had a disability, and my mental health declined as a result.
How did Purpledayss start?
Purpledayss began during the COVID-19 lockdowns, when I turned to social media as a way to share my lived experience with Epilepsy. What started as a personal outlet quickly became something much bigger. People began reaching out asking questions, sharing their own stories, and seeking understanding. Through these conversations, I realised how powerful visibility and honesty could be. There was a real lack of safe, relatable spaces where people affected by epilepsy and hidden disabilities felt seen, heard, and supported. Purpledayss was created to fill that gap. At 21, I launched Purpledayss with one clear purpose: to build the kind of community I wished had existed when I was first diagnosed a space centred on awareness, education, connection, and empowerment.
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What are my goals for Purpledayss?
My goals for this small business is to continue growing and raising awareness about epilepsy wherever and whenever possible. As more people began reaching out to me, I connected with individuals and brands who wanted to hear my story. This inspired me to push forward more with my mission. I created Purpledayss to ensure that no-one ever feels the way I did at 14 years old- alone misunderstood and unsupported. I want everyone living with Epilepsy to feel safe, confident and proud of who they are. We are all warriors and the Epilepsy community deserves to be heard, recognised and celebrated. My goal is to ensure that no one ever feels misunderstood, isolated, or unheard in their journey. Purpledayss is about changing conversations, challenging stigma, and reminding people that they are not alone. This platform celebrates strength, resilience, and identity within the epilepsy community. It’s a space for learning, sharing experiences, and building confidence for those living with epilepsy and for the friends, families, and allies who support them.​​​
Purpledayss is more than just a brand, it is a space space, where people can feel contented, make friends, and be proud of who they are. Epilepsy should never be isolating. together we can build a stronger more informed community and make a long lasting difference.
