Intimacy & IBD SymptomsIntimacy is not something we talk about often enough when living with IBD. People living with many of the symptoms that come...reactions5comments
IBD & My Significant Other - Part 1Kelly sat down with her significant other to talk about IBD and answer questions. Crohn’s disease. This is something that you know...reactionscomments
Things That Are Relatable Having IBDYou expect the toilet paper to be horrible on trips so you bring some or wipes of your own. You cringe every...reactions1comment
Video: The "Invisible" MeThis video gives a detailed look inside the life of someone who lives with an invisible illness. I talk about the mask...reactions1comment
Love & Chronic IllnessLiving with a chronic illness is hard. I realize what an understatement that must seem, but many people will never come to...reactions1comment
Shopping for Comfortable Clothing with IBDThere are not many options for people to purchase or attain clothing that is always comfortable as a person living with IBD...reactions11comments
At What Cost?Things haven’t been going my way in the last year when it comes to dealing with my IBD & also my mental...reactionscomments
Accessible Devices/Technology That Made 2018 Easier On Me2018 brought a lot of changes for me. I started out with a bit of a flare that resulted in my being...reactionscomments
Importance of "Taking a Break" During Stressful TimesIn this video, I talk about how important taking breaks, saying no & seeking professional help for stress, physical & mental stability...reactions3comments
What is Your IBD "Elevator Speech"?So we’ve all heard of the elevator speech. So how does it apply to your diagnosis? Well, most people lose interest if...reactionscomments
Video: Invisible Illness - We Live it Every DayIn this video, I talk about the importance of being seen by others who may not struggle with a chronic condition that...reactions1comment
Guilt of Failing MedsLet's talk about an uncomfortable topic today: when medications fail you.. rather when YOU failed medications. There is much guilt, anger, and denial...reactions1comment
Being the Sick FriendThe unspoken label no one wants, but is referred to anyway.. the "sick" friend. Not everyone has one, but in a world full...reactions1comment
Stares at a PICC LineI got my PICC line about 2 months ago after several hospital stays during the month of April. Due to the only...reactions2comments
MRI in IBDOften when your Gastroenterologist orders imaging, CT scans may be the first recommended course for assessment of IBD, but according to the...reactions3comments
Disability Advisors & Access to AssistanceIt’s fall. That means back to school. And for many of our readers, that means off to college or university! But they...reactions1comment
How to Fight the Flu with IBDWhile getting “normal people sick” may be inevitable for many of us, here are a few pointers on the Flu. Why it’s...reactions1comment
Sharps DisposalThere seems to be a nationwide issue of safely disposing of Sharps after we’ve used them. Disposal sites can be hard to...reactions1comment
This Place I Call PurgatoryI'm surrounded by 4 walls. I've never been to jail. But I can imagine this feeling is the closest I could come...reactions1comment
Helpful Hints for the Newly Diagnosed: Part 3Helpful Hints for the Newly Diagnosed – Part 1Helpful Hints for the Newly Diagnosed – Part 2 Organize with your HR department...reactionscomments
