Colitis Ninja

In my previous post, I talked about the actual fistula surgery. In this post, I want to describe the recovery. I can’t think of a better way to start the...

In general, New Year’s is a time for people to make resolutions for themselves, start over with a clean slate and try to better themselves. People look forward to the...

Being diagnosed with ulcerative colitis changed me in a lot of ways. Mostly, I think, for the better. For instance, I’m more honest and open with my husband. I have...

We all know that inflammatory bowel disease comes with a multitude of problems (it isn't just about bowel issues!). Many experience skin issues, abscesses, dental issues, hair loss, eye problems...

“I never thought something like this would happen to me...” is a phrase that often comes to mind on my journey with inflammatory bowel disease (IBD). I’ve been living with...

Well, here we are, another year has come and gone and we’re about to enter the holiday season! The holiday seasons are hectic enough as it is, but when you...

I never really thought much about food. I liked the food. Cooking was and still is enjoyable. But it wasn't something I had to worry about. I didn't think twice...

When I was first diagnosed with ulcerative colitis, I didn’t take it seriously. I thought all I had to do was take a few pills and my life would get...

“We who suffer from chronic Lyme can only ask for our loves ones to try to understand and be compassionate about this invisible disease.” ~ Yolanda Hadid This quote by...

Being admitted to the hospital is never any fun. Nor is it easy to accept. But if you have lived with inflammatory bowel disease (IBD)–such as Crohn’s disease or ulcerative...

Bowel habits have not always been a subject I was comfortable in discussing...whether it be with family, friends or strangers. Everyone knows that poop is a subject that is not...

I spend a lot of time talking with fellow inflammatory bowel disease patients. Several times a month, I get questions from women worried about fertility and whether or not they...

Patients living with Crohn’s disease and ulcerative colitis know all too well that malnutrition is a common occurrence. Not to mention a nuisance. It is not easy to keep on...

Life is hard and unfair in so many ways. But people living with inflammatory bowel disease seem to have a harder time with the hardships life has to offer simply...

In 2011, I was diagnosed with ulcerative colitis. If I knew then what I know now, I think it would not have been as difficult for me when I realized...

Bitterness, anger, frustration. All of these emotions are quite common among patients living with a chronic illness. Patients with inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) are not immune to any of these...

Dating with a chronic illness such as Inflammatory Bowel Disease can be more than just a little disheartening. We all fear what others might think of our illnesses, scars, quality...

This is part two of a series. You can read part one here. After about ten minutes, I found a tiny ninja staring back at me from my sketchbook. She...

To all my dear friends living with any form of Inflammatory Bowel Disease: you and your life matter. If I could help you realize just one thing, it would be...

I’ve already mentioned this in a previous post, but I’m pregnant. So far, it’s been an unexpected journey that’s unlike anything I’ve ever experienced. I’ve had the normal pregnancy symptoms:...