You don't have to figure this out alone
Endo Endurance Project is a free, independent space for people navigating endometriosis, designed to leave you feeling understood, informed and equipped.
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Be Understood
Dismissal isn't in our vocabulary. This is a place to be seen, understood and heard, finally.
Our support group is a conversation between people going through something similar. We meet monthly on Google Meet for 60–90 minutes. I facilitate, but the group is led by whoever shows up. We might talk about symptoms and treatment, laugh about the silly things we've been told to do to "fix" us, or get into the harder stuff: bad appointments, strained relationships, the grief that comes with chronic illness.
You don't have to speak, and your camera can stay off. Come once or every month. There's no pressure and no wrong way to show up. Most Importantly, support doesn't end when the call does: there's a podcast, other resources, and real people to reach out to if you're looking for answers.
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Enter your details below and each month an RSVP will be sent directly to your inbox
Is this group really free?
Yes, completely. There is no cost to attend now or in the future. Endo Endurance Project is an independent project built on the belief that support shouldn't have a price tag.
Do I have to have a confirmed diagnosis to join?
No. If you are living with symptoms that you suspect may be endometriosis, you are welcome here. Many people in the endo community waited years for a diagnosis. A piece of paper does not define your experience.
If you are a support person, a friend or just someone who wants to learn respectfully about those who live with this condition, then you are welcome to join in too.
Do I have to speak or turn my camera on?
Absolutely not. You can attend with your camera off and never say a word. Some people find that simply being in a room with people who understand is enough. Participation looks different for everyone.
What platform is the group held on?
Sessions are held via Google Meet. You'll need a free google account or you can join from your desktop browser without creating an account. The link is sent by email before each session.
Is the group inclusive of all genders?
Yes. Endometriosis affects people across the gender spectrum. This group is explicitly inclusive of all genders and identities. Everyone who is living with endo (or a related chronic illness), or supporting someone who is living with chronic illness, is welcome to join.
Is this group run by a doctor or therapist?
No. I am not a medical professional or a licensed therapist. This is a peer-led support group, run by someone who lives with endometriosis. Sessions are not a substitute for medical care or professional mental health support. If you are in crisis, please reach out to a qualified service — links are listed at the bottom of this page.
What if my timezone doesn't match with this group?
This group was largely inspired by Endo Beginnings. They are also a one-person team running a support group based in the US. This timezone might work better for you! Please find them at endobeginnings.com
What if I'm going through something really difficult right now?
I'm glad you're here. The support group is a caring and gentle space, but it isn't a crisis service. If you're struggling with your mental health right now and need immediate support, please reach out to one of the services listed at the bottom of this page. They are free, confidential and available right now.
How often does the group meet?
Once a month. The date and time vary slightly to accommodate different time zones where possible. We aim to be avalible for Australia, New Zealand and the rest of the South Pacific. You'll receive the details by email before each session.
This group is...
- Free, always
- Open and inclusive of all genders and identities
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Inclusive of all stages of the endo journey (newly diagnosed, undiagnosed but suspected, long-term)
- Open to support people of those living with endo (partners, friends, carers, people who care!)
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Peer-led, not clinically facilitated
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Available globally, online
This group is not....
- A substitute for medical care
- Clinically supervised or therapeutically facilitated
- A crisis service
Be Informed
Practical guidance & Resources for navigating endo
Every healthcare system works differently: what to ask for, what's funded and where to push back changes. When I was starting EEP I realised resources will be different depending on where you live, so I decided to deliver! If you've got something to contribute from your own experience in your own country, please email me at ella@endoenduranceproject.com. As much as I try, I can't live everywhere at once!
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Australia
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New Zealand
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United Kingdom
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how-to guide
How to speak to your specialist
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how-to guide
How to effectively track your data
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Want to see your country here?
Reach out today → Send me an email at ella@endoenduranceproject.com
Be Equipped
Endo Endurance Project podcast
I started this podcast for the same selfish reason I started everything else here: because I needed it. And I thought, if I need it, maybe others do too.
Every episode comes from my own experience with Stage IV endometriosis, the appointments that went badly, the identity I built around being sick without noticing and the years it took just to get a diagnosis. I'm not a helpline and I'm not a doctor. I'm a person who's lived it, talking honestly about what that actually does to you.
A lot of episodes go deep into the psychology of chronic illness: identity, boundaries and the grief that doesn't show up on a scan. That's not incidental. I'm studying psychology, so I dig into what the research actually says, and understand how endo impacts us on a deeper level.
Academic integrity is a core value of mine. Every claim is cited from an academic resource. This isn't optional for me, on this podcast or anywhere else.
Right now it's just me. As the project grows, I'd like to bring other voices in too, other patients and maybe the odd clinician willing to be honest. Nothing's locked in yet, but there's room for it. I hope you enjoy it as much as I enjoy making it!
A note from me
Hi, I'm Ella. I'm 27 and live with stage IV endometriosis. I've recently left my home in New Zealand to seek medical care in Australia.
I built Endo Endurance Project because I was exhausted by the gaps in information, in support and in being believed. I'm not a doctor or a counsellor. I'm someone who has learned about endometriosis by living through it. I wanted to create something for others that I desperately needed at the start of my own journey.
I run the support group personally, every month, on Google Meet. It's free. There's no agenda, no performance required. You can show up, listen and leave.
I try my best to keep the resoures pages up to date, but am always glad if anyone wants to contribute or help in anyway. If this is you, please reach out!
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Disclaimer
Please read before joining.
Endo Endurance Project offers a peer support group, a podcast, and resources for navigating endo in your own country. It's a place to learn, to find practical resources and to find other people who understand what this is actually like to live with this condition. It is not a medical service, a clinical program, or a mental health service.
Nothing shared in this space — including in the support group sessions, on this website, or in emails from Endo Endurance Project — constitutes medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Information shared here reflects personal experience and publicly available information, not clinical guidance.
The support group is facilitated by a person with lived experience of endometriosis, not a licensed medical or mental health professional. Participation in the group does not create a therapeutic or clinical relationship of any kind.
If you are experiencing a medical emergency, please call 000 (Australia) or 111 (New Zealand) or your local emergency services.
If you need mental health support right now, please reach out to one of the services listed here.
By joining the mailing list and attending sessions, you acknowledge that this group is peer-led and not a substitute for professional medical or mental health care.
If you have any further questions please contact me via email at ella@endoenduranceproject.com
If you need support right now
This group is a warm, peer-led space — but it isn't a crisis service. If you're struggling, please reach out to one of these free services.
Australia
- Lifeline: 13 11 14 (24/7 phone and online chat) lifeline.org.au
- Beyond Blue: 1300 22 4636 (24/7 phone and online chat) beyondblue.org.au
- 13YARN (Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander crisis support): 13 92 76 (24/7) 13yarn.org.au
- QENDO (endo-specific peer support and telehealth): qendo.org.au
- Endometriosis Australia: endometriosisaustralia.org
- In a medical emergency dial 000
New Zealand
- Lifeline Aotearoa, call 0800 543 354 (24/7) lifeline.org.nz
- Need to Talk? Free call or text 1737 (24/7, trained counsellors)
- Suicide Crisis Helpline, call 0508 828 865 (0508 TAUTOKO) (24/7)
- Endometriosis New Zealand: 0800 733 277 nzendo.co.nz
- In a medical emergency dial 111
Endo Endurance Project is an independent, peer-led resource. It is not affiliated with any medical institution or professional body. Content on this site is for informational and peer-support purposes only.
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