For girls struggling with autoimmune diagnosis or personal hardships, and the moms who support them.

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Our Mission

BECAUSE THIS SEASON DOESN'T HAVE TO BREAK HER

And with the right support, it can shape her.

Your daughter is carrying something heavy — symptoms no one can explain, a diagnosis that changed everything, or the weight of feeling different from everyone else.

Maybe she:

-Feels exhausted but pushes through anyway.
-Sits out of activities she used to love.
-Googles symptoms at 2 a.m. trying to make sense of what her body's doing.
-Smiles through the day, only to fall apart at home.
-Worries that she'll never feel like herself again.

Meanwhile, you’re watching it all unfold, wanting desperately to help, but not sure how.

If you:
-Lie awake replaying every appointment
-Feel helpless when she’s in pain
-Feel guilty when you're frustrated or emotionally drained
-Find it hard to stay strong for her when you’re scared
-Question every decision, every conversation, and every next step

Please know this: You're not alone.

Outside the doctors, the research, the lifestyle adjustments, and the pep talks, is the part that's even harder to manage.

It's the emotional weight, the identity shifts, and the fears she won’t say out loud. 

That's the part no one prepares you for.

IT FEELS LIKE YOU'VE TRIED EVERYTHING, BUT SOMETHING'S STILL MISSING

Doctors give diagnoses and treatment plans, but not emotional tools or daily coping strategies.

School counselors mean well, but rarely understand chronic illness or the unique challenges young women face.

Google offers information overload, and often increases anxiety instead of reducing it.

Sports coaches want her to push through, but don't always understand when her body truly can't.

Friends and family care deeply, but they don't know what it's like to live in a body that feels unpredictable and overwhelming.

Because what’s missing from her team is someone who’s lived this. Someone who understands the fear, the identity shifts, and the loneliness she doesn't yet have words for.

Someone who can sit with her in the hard moments, offer tools that actually help, and remind her she's still whole, still capable, still her... even on the days she doesn’t feel like it.

Someone who supports her while also supporting you — giving you insight, guidance, and a partner in carrying the emotional weight you've been holding alone.

A steady voice of hope in a season that feels anything but.

Meet Your Mentor

Hi, I'm Alex, and I founded Group of Grit because I needed it when I was younger — and it didn't exist.

I was a competitive athlete when my body started breaking down. Between the fatigue, the pain, and the appointments that led nowhere, I felt like I was losing myself piece by piece. And no one around me truly understood what that was like.

It took just under a year to get diagnosed with ulcerative colitis. Months of being told it was in my head, it must be my period (lol), that I just needed to rest more. Years of wondering if I'd ever feel like myself again.

But somewhere in that mess, I learned something crucial: hard seasons don't have to break you. They can build you — if you have the right support.

I rebuilt my life around resilience, faith, and the kind of grit that doesn't come from pushing through pain — but from showing up for yourself with compassion and courage.

Now I mentor girls and young women who are in the thick of it. The ones who are navigating diagnoses, waiting for answers, or adjusting to a body that feels like a stranger. The ones who need someone to believe in them when they're struggling to believe in themselves.

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Introducing

1:1 Mentorship

Peer mentorship for girls and young women navigating autoimmune disease, chronic illness, or personal hardship — and for the moms walking alongside them.

Built on lived experience and personalized support, this mentorship gives girls the practical tools, steady guidance, and genuine understanding they need to move through hard seasons with more resilience and hope.

A Different Kind of Support

Group of Grit mentorship isn't therapy. It isn't coaching. And it's definitely not another medical appointment.

It’s a safe place where she can:

  • Feel understood and less alone as she navigates what her body is doing

  • Build confidence and a stronger sense of identity beyond her diagnosis

  • Develop routines that support her energy, emotions, and daily well-being

  • Navigate hard days with practical tools she actually knows how to use

  • Trust herself more — her signals, her needs, and her voice

Through our work together, we slow things down and give her space to understand what she’s feeling, why it’s happening, and what she can do in those moments. We talk openly about the hard days, map out the patterns she’s noticing, and build practical tools she can rely on when things feel overwhelming.

We’ll explore who she is outside of her symptoms, reconnect her with the parts of herself that feel lost, and create gentle routines that support her body and mind. And throughout it all, she has someone who’s been there — guiding her, listening without judgment, and helping her navigate uncertainty with steadiness and compassion.

Pathways

Two Mentorship Paths

Path 1: Girls 10–17

Monthly parent check-ins included for girls 17 and under.

Path 2: Young Women 18+

Parent check-ins not required.

Pathways

BUILDING CONFIDENCE, RESILIENCE, AND HOPE

Mentorship is designed to be personalized, supportive, and accessible, so you can choose the level of support that fits this season best.

With 3-Month, 6-Month, and Annual options, each mentorship timeline offers the same core support. The difference is simply how long and how deeply we work together.

WHAT'S INCLUDED IN EVERY MEMBERSHIP

All mentorship options include:

Weekly sessions for the first 6 weeks
Flexible cadence after that: weekly, biweekly, or monthly (your choice)
A personalized Grit Roadmap or Resilience Plan
Resources as needed (worksheets, prompts, exercises)
Automatic access to Group of Grit membership once launched

3-Month Mentorship

Best for: A strong start, foundational tools, confidence building, and support through a specific season
Up to 12 sessions
Investment: $660 USD
$55 / month
Payment plan: 12 payments
Book Your Free Discovery Session
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6-Month Mentorship

Best for: Deeper work, shifting patterns, rebuilding identity, and turning new routines into second nature
Up to 24 sessions
Investment: $1,200 USD
$50 / Month
Payment plan: 12 payments
Book Your Free Discovery Session

Annual Mentorship

Best for: Whole-life support, long-term resilience, and becoming deeply rooted in who they are
Up to 40 sessions
Investment: $1,800 USD
$45 / Month
Payment plan: 12 payments
Book Your Free Discovery Session

Here's what that looks like over time

WHAT YOU CAN EXPECT

After 3 Months:

She has tools she can use on hard days and is starting to feel more confident in her body's signals. She's building healthier routines that support her well-being and feels less isolated — she knows someone truly understands.

You see her opening up more and feel less alone in supporting her. You have clearer insight into what she needs and trust she's building skills that will serve her for life.

After 6 Months:

She's rebuilding her identity beyond illness and is more resilient when setbacks happen. She has language for what she's feeling and how to ask for help. She's starting to see herself as strong, not broken.

You're sleeping better at night and feel confident in the support she's receiving. You see her showing up for herself in new ways and you're less worried about her emotional well-being long-term.

After 12 Months:

She has a solid foundation of resilience and self-awareness. She knows how to navigate hard seasons without falling apart and is confident in who she is, regardless of her diagnosis. She has hope for her future.

You trust she can handle what life throws at her. You see her thriving, not just surviving. You feel proud of the young woman she's becoming, and you know you gave her the tools she needed.

What Sets Us Apart

THIS MENTORSHIP FOCUSES ON WHO SHE'S BECOMING THROUGH IT

1. Personalized, Not Prescriptive

Every girl's experience is different. We build a plan that fits her story, her pace, her needs.

2. Emotional + Practical

We talk through the hard stuff and build daily habits that support her well-being.

3. Identity-Focused

She's more than her diagnosis. We work on strengthening her sense of self beyond illness or adversity.

4. Faith-Integrated (if desired)

For families who value faith, we weave it naturally into our work — as a source of hope, not pressure.

5. Built on Experience

This isn't theory. It's lived, learned, and tested through my own journey and years of walking alongside young women.

6. Mom/Caretaker-Inclusive

You're not left in the dark. We communicate regularly so you know how she's doing and how to support her.

THIS MENTORSHIP IS RIGHT FOR YOU IF...

Your daughter is someone who:

✨ Needs personalized guidance and support from someone who truly understands

✨ Is navigating symptoms, waiting for a diagnosis, or adjusting to chronic illness

✨ Feels discouraged, isolated, or uncertain about her future

✨ Is struggling with her identity after losing sports, activities, or her "normal" life

✨ Wants practical tools and emotional support, not just medical appointments

✨ Is ready to build resilience and hope (even if she doesn't feel ready yet)

You're a mom or caregiver who:

✨ Wants your daughter to feel capable, supported, and understood

✨ Is tired of watching her struggle alone

✨ Needs someone to help carry the emotional weight

✨ Recognizes that healing isn't just physical — it's emotional too

✨ Is ready to invest in her long-term well-being

WHAT THIS MENTORSHIP IS NOT

Let me be clear about what you should NOT expect:

❌ Medical advice or treatment plans — I'm not a doctor. All medical decisions should be made with her healthcare team.

❌ Therapy or clinical counseling — I'm a peer mentor with lived experience, not a licensed therapist. If she needs therapy, I'll recommend it and can work alongside a therapist.

❌ A quick fix — Real change takes time, trust, and consistent work. This is a journey, not a sprint.

❌ Meal plans or fitness programs — While we'll talk about healthy routines, I don't provide specific dietary or exercise prescriptions.

❌ Crisis intervention — If she's in immediate danger or crisis, please contact emergency services or a crisis hotline.

What I DO provide: Guidance, hope, practical and emotional support, and the kind of understanding that only comes from walking this road myself.

You Ask, We Answer

Frequently Asked Questions

How much involvement do parents have?

For girls 10–17, I recommend regular check-ins so you're informed and we're aligned. For young women 18+, involvement is based on her preference. Either way, I communicate openly about progress and needs.

What if she's still waiting for a diagnosis?

You don't need a diagnosis to start. The uncertainty and waiting are often the hardest parts. This mentorship gives her tools and support during the waiting, not just after.

What if she's resistant or shut down?

This is incredibly common, and I'm used to it. We start slow, build trust, and meet her where she is. Sometimes the most powerful work happens when we simply create a safe space for her to be — not perform or pretend.

What if we need to pause or adjust?

Life happens. We can adjust session frequency, take breaks when needed, and adapt the plan as circumstances change. Flexibility is built in.

What happens if the relationship isn't a good fit?

The free discovery session helps us determine fit before committing. If at any point it's not working, we'll talk openly and find a solution — whether that's adjusting our approach or parting ways respectfully.

Can this work alongside therapy?

Absolutely. In fact, I encourage it. Mentorship and therapy serve different purposes and can complement each other beautifully.

How do sessions work? Are they in-person or virtual?

All sessions are virtual via Zoom, which means we can work together no matter where you are in North America.

What if we can't afford a full package right now?

I offer a limited number of reduced-rate spots each quarter for families facing financial hardship. Reach out and let's talk about what's possible.

Support is most powerful when it begins early

The sooner she has tools, language, and understanding, the more confidently she moves through this season.

Getting support now helps her:

  • Strengthen resilience day by day

  • Learn how to navigate difficult moments with support

  • Protect her sense of identity and self-worth

  • Build hope and momentum instead of uncertainty

You can’t change her diagnosis, but you can shape how she moves through it.

February mentorship spots open the week of February 17th. Spots are limited so every girl receives the attention and support she deserves.

The process

Here’s how it works

Step 1: Book Your Free Discovery Session

We'll meet for 30 minutes to talk about what she's experiencing, what support she needs, and whether this is the right fit.

Step 2: Choose Your Timeline

Based on our conversation, we'll recommend 3, 6, or 12 months depending on her needs and goals.

Step 3: Start Building Momentum

We'll meet weekly for the first 6 weeks to build trust, establish routines, and create her personalized roadmap.

Step 4: Adjust As Needed

After the first 6 weeks, we'll move into the cadence that works best — weekly, biweekly, or monthly — and adapt as life changes.

YOU'RE HERE BECAUSE YOU WANT THE BEST FOR HER — NOT JUST MEDICALLY, BUT EMOTIONALLY.

You want her to feel supported, understood, and steady in a season that’s been anything but.

And you’re not meant to do this alone.

Mentorship gives her a place to talk honestly, learn tools that truly help, and feel seen by someone who’s lived through similar uncertainty. It also gives you support — someone in your corner who understands what this journey feels like for both of you.

You’ve already been showing up with so much love and strength. This is simply the next step in making sure she has everything she needs to move forward with confidence.

She deserves support that feels good and grounded.

And you deserve that too.

Whenever you’re ready, I’m here to walk alongside you both — helping her build resilience, hope, and the sense of “I can do this” she’s been missing.

READY TO TAKE THE NEXT STEP?

Book Your Free Discovery Session →

Questions? Email me at hello@groupofgrit.com