Educating Others on Crohn's and ColitisHow would you educate others on what living with IBD is really like? How can you really help others understand what life...reactions2comments
Parenting with IBDI totally get those who say that they don’t want to have children because of how hard it is to just care...reactions1comment
What living in Greece taught me about body confidenceI never felt like I belonged in Australia. I just didn't fit. I wasn't like my peers and felt a little too...reactions1comment
Aiming for that Tree ChangeI was lucky that my surgery put me into remission, but I wasn't lucky enough to have never felt the crushing agony...reactions1comment
I Pooped MyselfI pooped myself. Yes. I know we're not supposed to talk about poo because its dirty and forbidden but what better place...reactions2comments
Poonami - Coping With Ostomy LeaksIf you are reading this, then you probably think that you have a bowel disease, know someone with a bowel disease, or...reactions4comments
Just Because I Can Today Doesn't Mean I Can TomorrowHow often have you heard this? "Why can't you come out THIS time?" "Maybe you need to go get a second opinion?"...reactions3comments
I have Crohn's. Does my daughter also?My daughter Arabella is only 4 years old; she only just had her birthday 2 weeks ago. Since she was barely 2...reactions1comment
The 80/20 Rule for a Chronically Ill MumThe day that your baby is born you are handed this beautiful blob of delicious smelling bliss and... a massive load of...reactions1comment
Life with Crohn's – A Husbands PerspectiveA guest post written by Krystal's husband: I never knew what illness was until I met my wife. I come from a...reactions5comments
Fear - that weight loss can bringI've recently lost a fair amount of weight and I can't really say that the feedback has been fantastic. I wanted to...reactions9comments
Telling Your Employer You Have IBDSo you have a bowel disease, it’s horrible and it brings a lot of self-confidence knocks, anxiety and feelings of inability. Sometimes...reactions3comments
Real Talk About RelationshipsThis sexy bearded man is my husband, Shannon. Look how loving this pose is and how he tenderly wraps his arm around...reactions1comment
Pancaking TearsToday I want to cry. I'm 13 years post-surgery for Crohn's disease and I'm not exactly a newbie at the game. I'm...reactions2comments
Reality Isn't Always SweetEverything is going to be roses right? Sorry sweetheart. Life with an Ostomy isn't always smooth sailing. You have Crohn's disease. What...reactions1comment
Mental Health and Self CareMental Health isn't just supposed to be talked about a few times throughout the year on the National Awareness Days, its for...reactions1comment
How do you advocate for yourself?I'd like to share with you one of the worst times of my life. I was a new mama with a six-month-old...reactions1comment
Advocating For Someone Else Part 2In Part 1, when I thought of this title, I had my husband at the forefront of my mind. Why? Because he...reactions2comments
Learning to Advocate for Someone ElseWhen I thought of this title, I had my husband at the forefront of my mind. Why? Because he is absolutely useless...reactions1comment
Don't Be Afraid to Ask for HelpIt's so easy for me to sit here looking back. I don't have the waves of agony crashing over me, taking my...reactions3comments
