" Love this book — this should be on every kitchen table.” Dr. Julie Smith (@drjulie), psychologist
Hey, Are You Okay?
Hey, Are You Okay?
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Welcome. I’m really glad you found your way here. If this is a hard moment for you (or someone you love): you’re not alone.
Love, hope and a step-by-step guide for rough times
Hey Are You Okay is my gentle, hand-drawn guide to help you find your way through anxiety, burnout, depression, or whatever your rough times are called.
I created this book for myself, after I slowly found my way out of a period I once thought I would never escape. If this were ever to happen again, I wanted something I could actually read. Something I could hold on to.
So I wrote down what truly helped me.
Not theory.
Not quick fixes.
But gentle guidance, love and support, written and drawn with care.
Yes, I had a psychologist. But what was I supposed to do in between sessions, alone on the couch, with a racing mind?
That’s where this book comes in.
Inside this book you’ll find:
- a clear, step-by-step structure that gently guides you through five phases, from feeling lost to feeling more steady
- short, hand-drawn texts and illustrations, made for moments when your head is full and reading feels hard
- insight into what’s happening inside you, and what you can do yourself in between therapy sessions
- comfort, hope and practical exercises that actually work
You don’t have to read it all at once. And you’re not left alone.
You don’t need motivation, focus or strength to start. Just opening the book is enough.
You can write in it and make it your own, or simply let it sit beside you. Both are okay.
I’ve been there too. This book leaves small lights in a dark forest, so you can find your way, step by step.
I once made this book hoping it would help one person feel less alone. It’s now loved by over 45,000 readers worldwide. Turns out: we really aren’t alone.
“Love this book, this should be on every kitchen table.”
Dr Julie Smith, psychologist and author
Look inside
Watch a short flip-through and see what it feels like inside the book.
Buying this for someone you love?
You rock.
You’re gifting a quiet companion for hard days – when words are hard to find.
And if you’re gifting it to yourself, you rock even more.
If this feels like something you (or someone you love) could use right now, you can
find the book here. I’ll carefully wrap it and ship it with love.
— Marieke
I just wanted to say that I have never found a book that has made me sit in happy tears every night after reading it. I feel accomplished and worthy and like you can completely read my mind - which makes me feel safe. I love that your book hey, are you okay? Has so many different spaces and empowering quotes and doesn’t make me feel completely overwhelmed!
You may have saved/helped a lot of people with this book and I just wanted to say I am truly thankful.
I recently purchased this beautiful self help book....I suffer from severe depression and anxiety.....I was at my lowest point when I saw this fabulous book online....I have bought so many over the years....gave up as found them very patronising....how can anyone understand depression and anxiety and how dehabilitating it makes you.....this book is so so different it's starting to help slowly towards hopefully recovery.....marieke writes this book beautifully and honestly....she has been there herself so knows the struggles we are facing....I couldn't be without my precious book as its so fun to right in and all the funny images....its a really fun book about a serious illness....I can't thank marieke enough for giving me hope for a better life....she has become an inspiration to me
Susan x
Fantastic book, really helpful. I love the bright coloured pages, things to do but mainly because it isnt crammed with words which I super difficult when your struggling.
I can’t recommend this book enough. It literally helped me through such a rough time for me and quite literally saved my life. If you’re struggling mentally, stop what you’re doing right now and buy this book!
Ellie, your words mean the world to me! Knowing that the love, hope, and step-by-step guidance resonated with you on your journey warms my heart. Wishing you all the best, dear Ellie!
Marieke
Absolutely great book, really helpful. I like how you have been quite comical in your stories etc, made me smile which I had not done for quite a while. Thank you so much.