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Natalie is a former TV news anchor with Crohn’s living in St. Louis. Her mission in life is to be an advocate for those battling inflammatory bowel disease and to show that a chronic illness doesn’t have to dull your sparkle. Read more.
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You're More Than Just a Number

Statistics. Numbers. Research studies. When battling inflammatory bowel disease, it's easy to feel like you're just another number. A patient, but not...

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Let's Hear It for the Caretakers

You don't need to wear a cape to be a super hero. You don't personally need to struggle with chronic illness to...

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Just Another Day in the Life of a Caretaker

This morning was just like any other day. The alarm went off. My husband and I jumped out of bed to take...

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IBD Life is Not a Sprint; It's a Marathon

Chronic illness has a way of hurting you not just physically, but mentally as well. It’s trying and exhausting to constantly feel...

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