Many illnesses are invisible—but that doesn’t mean we have to be. “See Me Strong” is about demanding visibility (See Me) and embracing strength (Strong). It’s about visibility, validation, and rewriting what it means to be strong.

SMS is dedicated to female teens and young adults (ages ~13–22) who are:

• Living with an autoimmune or chronic/invisible condition

• Supporting a friend or family member with one

• Passionate about health equity, mental health, or social change

You don’t need a diagnosis to belong here—just empathy, curiosity, and respect. There is often a misconception that only older people develop autoimmune conditions, but most actually affect younger people and can even occur in adolescence, specifically putting young women at the greatest risk.

We’re a student-led organization working toward formal nonprofit status. That means all our efforts are youth based as of now, but we’re growing fast and striving for real impact!

We’d love that. DM us on Instagram at @seemestrong.official or email madison@seemestrong.org to get started.

Yes! We're building a youth team of organizers, artists, writers, tech leads, and more. You can apply to join as a team member, ambassador, or fellowship participant. Stay tuned for our first application drop!