What I See When I Look in the MirrorThey change through the years. With age, with experience, with health. For me, the way I look at myself and what I...reactions2comments
For the Parent Whose Child was Diagnosed with IBDI see you. I recently spoke during an Inflammatory Bowel Disease event in Iowa and a woman in front of me couldn’t...reactions1comment
Knowing When to Press Pause on Life With Crohn's and UCTake a moment. Slow down for a second. If you think of your energy level as a gas tank, where's the gauge?...reactions3comments
The Power of Community When Battling Chronic IllnessCommunity. What does it mean to you? Once you're diagnosed with a chronic illness like Crohn's disease, it means the world. It...reactions2comments
Juggling the Fatigue of Crohn's and MotherhoodPeople often ask, "what does fatigue from a chronic illness feel like?" It can be difficult to describe. It's much different than...reactions2comments
Why words matter even more with IBDAs I write this, I am delicately sipping disgusting colonoscopy prep. It's been a beast of a day. I've cried. I've vomited...reactions2comments
Just Another Day in the Life of a CaretakerThis morning was just like any other day. The alarm went off. My husband and I jumped out of bed to take...reactions1comment
Patients Have Power, Don't Be Afraid to Use ItHow many times have you sat in a doctor appointment and felt at a loss for words? Then, the moment you're walking...reactions1comment
You're More Than Just a NumberStatistics. Numbers. Research studies. When battling inflammatory bowel disease, it's easy to feel like you're just another number. A patient, but not...reactions1comment
5 Ways to Use Social Media to Your AdvantageSocial media runs the world when it comes to the way we communicate, learn about news and express ourselves. While it often...reactions1comment
The Looming Fear of the Next FlareWhen's it going to happen next? Oh, you know what I'm talking about. That moment when your inflammatory bowel disease randomly, haphazardly...reactions1comment
Stop Looking Back; Look ForwardIt's so easy to think about life before diagnosis. Reminiscing about that precious time of invincibility. Whether you were going to have...reactions1comment
Let's Hear It for the CaretakersYou don't need to wear a cape to be a super hero. You don't personally need to struggle with chronic illness to...reactions1comment
Why a Colonoscopy is So Much More with IBDIt's no surprise, people can't stand the thought of getting a colonoscopy. Whether it's your 60-year-old dad, your grandma or... yourself. Unfortunately...reactions4comments
The Power of Saying: "I Have IBD"There's something to be said for connecting with someone who lives your reality. You can go from being perfect strangers to what...reactions1comment
IBD Life is Not a Sprint; It's a MarathonChronic illness has a way of hurting you not just physically, but mentally as well. It’s trying and exhausting to constantly feel...reactions2comments
Homemade Baby Food: Putting My Mind At EaseAs a new mom with Crohn’s disease there are many decisions and moments where your disease plays a role in how you...reactions1comment
Dealing with Your Gut in Times of Grief In the days following the massacre in Las Vegas there are no words to truly capture the heart-wrenching feelings that overcome us...reactions1comment
Facing the Unknowns of SurgeryThis week marks two years since I had 18 inches of my intestine removed. I’ll always remember the apprehension and fear I...reactions3comments
10 Things Only Those with IBD Would UnderstandFor those of us afforded the pleasure of battling inflammatory bowel disease it's safe to say there are many universal situations and...reactions11comments
