Justifications I Make During A FlareHave you ever been in such a tight spot physically, emotionally, or financially that you find different ways to justify splurging on...reactions2comments
The Difference of Having a Good CaregiverI had a very difficult, complicated year in 2021. I have lived in and out of the hospital due to several health...reactionscomments
Thankful For BiologicsDespite being actively ill with other diseases, including a troubling GI diagnosis, this is the closest I’ve come to deep and clinical...reactionscomments
Crohn's Disease in Your Where?Today I want to talk about how Crohn's disease can manifest in women's genitalia and what complications could possibly arise if/when a...reactions8comments
Nutrition is Different for Everyone with IBDWhen people first ask me to explain how my Crohn's disease affects me, there are a lot of questions related to diet...reactions3comments
Pushing Myself Beyond Medical AdviceYou’re bound to have a different opinion than some of the care providers you may have on your healthcare team.Then there will...reactions1comment
When Food is Your EnemyI'm sure living with IBD, you know many things that should be good for you, but aren't at all. Salad, fresh fruit...reactions7comments
IBD & My Significant Other - Part 2It’s been a few months since I sat down with my partner & talked about my diagnosis of Crohn’s disease and living...reactionscomments
What Women Should Know When Living with IBDWith all of the organs involved with Crohn's Disease, it's easy to see how there can be issues with "neighboring parts." Will...reactions3comments
Holidays, IBD & FoodWith the holiday season upon us, I wanted to take a moment to remind a few people that the holidays are not...reactions4comments
IBD-Friendly Chicken AlfredoChicken Alfredo used to be one of my favorite things to eat before I was diagnosed with Crohn's disease. Now, after 16...reactions2comments
Why Finding Other "Sick" Friends Can Be A BlessingOver the last year, I’ve been getting to know an acquaintance who has become a close friend. We share a lot of...reactions7comments
What is TPN?You may have heard the acronym “TPN” before, but have you actually known what it stands for and what it is? Here...reactionscomments
Why Advocacy Wasn't A Choice For MeSo often I am asked why I chose to become an advocate. For me, I’m not sure it was ever a choice...reactions2comments
The TPN ProcessIf you missed my first article on TPN, you can find it here: "What Is TPN?" In this article, I'll talk a...reactions2comments
When Your Friends Give You Stay At Home OrdersI fully confess that lately, in order to avoid thinking about the decline of my own health, I've been doing something I...reactionscomments
Dear 16 Year-old, Newly Diagnosed SelfDear 16 year old me, In 3 days you will be diagnosed with something that will change your world, little girl. You're...reactionscomments
Helpful Hints for the Newly Diagnosed - Part 1These are some helpful hints that I've found based on my experience for the person who's been recently diagnosed with IBD. They...reactions1comment
Acceptance and Home Health CareMissed Part 1 and Part 2 of this series? Check out here what you've missed so far. We last left off talking...reactionscomments
Vulnerability & Home Health CareIf you happened to miss Part 1 of this series, please read that first and it will lead you back to how...reactions2comments
