Autoimmune Support
You were never meant to carry this alone.
Autoimmune support group Singapore — a complimentary monthly online community for adults living with autoimmune and chronic illness, facilitated by Rene Tan, SAC registered counsellor.
Giving back to the Community
Complimentary access to support group (Online)What to Expect
Most people with autoimmune conditions spend a lot of energy managing how they appear to others — functioning, explaining, minimising. This group is a place to put that down for a while. To be with people who understand without needing it spelled out. Once in a while, we gather online for something simple but rare — genuine company in something that can feel very lonely.
❋ A Space That Gets ItNo justifying why you're struggling with something that doesn't show on the outside. This group is for people who know exactly how exhausting it is to look fine while your body is fighting itself — and who are tired of feeling alone in that. Each session creates space for you to share what's present — the hard days, the grief, the frustration, the small wins.
❋ Learning to Listen to Your BodyWe weave in gentle psychoeducation — the relationship between stress and autoimmunity, what chronic illness does to the nervous system, why your body responds the way it does. Living with an autoimmune condition means learning a different relationship with your body — one that's less about pushing through and more about understanding what it needs. We explore that together, practically and without pressure.
❋ Navigating the InvalidationOne of the hardest parts of invisible illness is the people around you who don't quite get it. Who think you should be over it by now. Who don't understand why you can't just push through. This group holds space for that particular kind of loneliness — and helps you find ways to cope with it that don't require anyone else to understand first.
❋ Grieving the Loss of HealthThere's a particular grief (and shame) that comes with chronic illness and autoimmunity that rarely gets named — the loss of the body you thought you had, the life you imagined, the ease that other people move through the world with that you have to work so much harder for. This group holds space for feeling the grief. Not to rush past it or reframe it into something positive. Just to let it be real for a while, with people who understand exactly what you mean.
30th May 2026, Saturday 10:30 am GMT+8
Upcoming Session
DetailsPlatform: Google Meet - URL will be sent via email
Duration: 60 minutes - 90 minutes
Group Size: minimum of 3, maximum of 10
Before You Join
A Space Built on Trust
Everything shared within the group stays within the group. What you bring here is held with care — by the facilitator and by every person in the room. That's the foundation everything else is built on.
Who This Is For
This group is specifically for people living with autoimmune conditions — navigating the daily reality of it firsthand. It isn't designed for caregivers or general chronic illness support. That specificity is intentional — because there's something particular about the autoimmune experience that deserves its own space.
The Facilitator
The group is facilitated by Rene Tan, a licensed counsellor specialising in attachment wounds, somatic therapy, and the emotional weight of autoimmunity. Rene lives with an autoimmune condition herself — her input comes from lived experience, not just clinical training.
You Don't Have to Commit
There's no obligation to show up every month. Come as and when you need — when life allows, when you're having a hard stretch, when you just need to be around people who get it. This group will be here.
You Don't Have to Speak
There's no pressure to share. You're welcome to simply listen, be present, and take what's useful. Some months that might be enough. That's completely okay.
What This Group Is Not
This is not a medical advice group and it is not therapy. Nothing shared here should replace your medical care or therapeutic support. It is a community space — for connection, understanding, and the kind of company that makes hard things a little more bearable.
After You Register
Upon submission, you can expect to receive a confirmation email with the Google Meet link within 2 working days. Each session requires its own registration. If you'd like to come back the following month — and we hope you do — just sign up again when the next session opens. We keep it this way to manage numbers fairly and ensure everyone who wants a spot has a chance to get one.
Attendance
Life with autoimmunity is unpredictable and we understand that completely. If something comes up, just let us know by email as soon as you can. Because spaces are limited to 10 per session, we ask that those who are unable to attend three or more consecutive sessions kindly step back to allow others on the waitlist a chance to join. You're always welcome to sign up again for a future session.*Please note that we will require your device’s camera to be on for the session (a face mask can be worn if you are uncomfortable with sharing your full face. This is to allow our participants a sense of safety.