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
The "Big Three" In Crohn’s and Colitis TestingLiving with Crohn’s disease or ulcerative colitis can often feel like being stuck in a maze of doctor visits, medications, and testing...3 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
What Not to Say to Someone with IBDAs someone who has lived with IBD unofficially for 15 years and officially for 8 years, I have heard just about everything...3 min read
