Managing UC During Stress: How I Unpack the "Suitcase of Worry"It’s no wonder I was diagnosed with ulcerative colitis (UC) at age 19. As a child, I learned to wad up my...5 min read
Using Spoon Theory to Explain Crohn's and Colitis FatigueOften, I close myself off from friends and family when I'm dealing with an ulcerative colitis flare. The considerate "how are you...2 min read
Understanding the Psychological Impact of Crohn's and ColitisLiving with inflammatory bowel disease comes with such a multifaceted set of challenges. There are obviously physical things we struggle with –...3 min read
What I Wish People Understood About Life With Ulcerative ColitisThis year’s World IBD Day really made me think about what I think is the most important thing to talk about on...5 min read
Acid Reflux and Crohn's Disease: Understanding the Heartburn ConnectionIf having Crohn's disease isn't bad enough, lots of us struggle with other digestive symptoms alongside it. For me, one of these...2 min read
My Experience with Chronic Pouchitis After J-Pouch SurgeryI lived with UC and experienced pouchitis for many years – the majority of the time I had my J-pouch, actually. I...5 min read
IBD Disclosure in the WorkplaceAlmost a year and a half ago, I left my full time corporate job in patient advocacy at a small biotech company...3 min read
Focusing On Safe Foods Instead of UC Triggers"Make sure you avoid stimulants like caffeine, alcohol, unnatural sugars, cruciferous vegetables, anything with a peel, bubbly drinks, dairy in all forms,...3 min read
My Top Tips for Coping With Crohn's and Colitis FlaresFlares can be life-altering and completely rock you to your core, especially if it is your first flare. If you have Crohn's...4 min read
Learning About Anemia the Hard Way With UCOne of the worst ulcerative colitis flares I've experienced landed me in the hospital. Granted, I was young and ignorant about the...4 min read
My Ulcerative Colitis Diagnosis: From First Signs to AcceptanceUlcerative colitis: a name not quite as catchy as Crohn's disease but one that leaves little room for ambiguity. For something so...2 min read
