HOW I FOUND ANAONO

“THE” MIENA ROBE

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Not to be dramatic, but AnaOno changed my life.

Two years ago I was about to undergo my preventative double mastectomy when I was introduced to AnaOno by my dad.

“I got you this special robe for you to wear at the hospital. It’s supposed to be great for after your surgery!”

Suuuurrrreeeeee, Dad. Whatever you say…. eye roll

tbh I was being a brat and assumed he knew nothing about bras, my surgery, etc.

Turns out I was wrong. Luckily I told him to pack the robe because if I hadn’t I would have been sorry.

Fast forward, I come out of surgery and I am miserable. In a ton of pain, drugged up, and NOTHING feels good. I don’t know how some breasties manage to wear button down or zip up shirts post-mastectomy. The center of my chest (where I guess cleavage would be if I had any lol) was SOOO sensitive it hurt to wear anything like that. Plus hospital gowns suck and its awkward AF to have your entire ass out.

Here comes THE Miena Robe - saving the day. The material is SO soft. It ties in the front and conveniently has two hidden drain bags that hold your drains in place. I wore this thing EVERYWHERE. From the hospital I didn’t take it off.

If you are having a surgery soon OR if you need a good gift for someone about to have a surgery - I highly recommend this as a gift. You can use code: Paige10 for a discount!!

HOW I MET DANA - OF THE MIENA ROBE

AnaOno was started by a woman named Dana Donofree. She was a bigwig fashion designer living in NYC when she was diagnosed at the age of 27. During her treatment she realized there was nothing good enough for women going through mastectomies so she left her bomb ass career to launch, AnaOno. She’s a Bo$$.

She also was one of the first women to opt out of nipples and instead get a stunning tattoo on her foobs. Photo above.

So how did I meet this unicorn?!

Well a lot of it has to do with THE Miena Robe.

So after my surgery, I was wearing this damn robe around every single day. Never took it off. My family was legit grossed out. Like girl, take it off and wash it already.

In all honesty, it felt like my protector and became like a security blanket for me. Through the ups and downs of recovery, that robe made me feel safe and secure. Like everything was going to be ok as long as I was wearing it.

I felt compelled to reach out to the brand to let them know how much I loved their product. So I went to their website and called the number listed on the screen, assuming I would reach an operator or an intern.

“I don’t have cancer, so I don’t belong in your show.”

“But Paige, you would have.”

When Dana asked me to walk in her first fashion week show this was how our conversation went. She was one of the first people to make me feel like I belonged in this community. Like there was a place where previvors and survivors and thrivers could all come together. She was one of the first people in the community to make me feel like my fears were valid. That my decision wasn’t premature. She made me feel seen and she made me feel included.

Dana has that ability. The ability to make you feel like you are apart of something. To make you feel seen and heard. She makes you feel special. She makes you feel like you belong. I attribute so much of who I am today, to this incredible woman. If it wasn’t for her, The Breasties wouldn’t be what it is today. I’m so grateful that the universe brought us together, that you answered my random phone call two years ago.

HAPPY BIRTHDAY TO THE DANA, OF THE MIENA ROBE!!!!! I hope you have the best day ever. You’re the most amazing woman, such a great friend, a mentor to me, my soul sister, my moral compass, the one who has ignited my activist flame, reminds me of my voice, lifts me when I’ve fallen, reminds me of my worth, brings the fun, the energy, can make anyone and everyone feel welcomed and wanted, believes in the unimaginable, defies all odds, lights the world up, does the unthinkable, creates magic, makes change, starts movements and is just overall one of my favorite humans. Thank you for all that you do, for all that you are and I can’t wait for all that you will become this next year on earth. It’s YOUR year, I can’t wait to see all that you do. Cheers to you DD, love you always 💕