Both Joy and Sorrow Are Meant to be SharedAs a person who is an Enneagram 2, who’s favorite book is “If You Feel Too Much” by Jamie Tworkowski, and who has Crohn’s disease, I find myself sitting with... By Amanda Osowski3 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments4 comments
Staying positive during a Crohn’s FlareStaying positive during a Crohn’s flare is always easier said than done. When my symptoms get severe, I truly can turn into the biggest grouch. Mostly because I am tired... By thedancingcrohnie3 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments0 comments
Grateful to be DiagnosedI know you’re probably reading this title and thinking, “WHAT?” but hear me out... A few weeks ago, I was having dinner with a friend who has struggled with stomach... By Julie Marie Palumbo3 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments25 comments
Crohn's Disease and My Weight Struggles"You’re too fat, there's no way you have Crohn's disease. Only skinny people have that." "You’re too skinny, you must have an eating disorder. It can’t be Crohn's disease." "Your... By Amanda Osowski3 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments37 comments
Single Mom + IBDThis past October, I celebrated the 10th anniversary of giving birth to my son. It was also the 8th anniversary of my journey as a single mother. Becoming a mother... By Brooke Abbott5 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments3 comments
Today Wasn't a Good DayYou know how you wake up somedays and you can just feel it's not going to be a good day. As if something in the wind is telling you so?... By Shawn2 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments2 comments
I Finally Saw Another WOCNI have lived with two traditional ileostomies in my life. The first one was when I was 16 and the second (and now permanent) one was given to me when... By Marisa Lauren Troy3 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments3 comments
Look Good, Feel GoodIt’s no secret that dealing with a Crohn’s flare is hard. Not only does it take a physical toll on your body, but it messes with your mind and spirit... By Julie Marie Palumbo3 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments2 comments
Losing My IBD Specialist, Again - The Backup PlanI previously wrote about how I lost my first IBD specialist. She moved out of state for an amazing opportunity. Well, I am on the brink of losing IBD Specialist #2... By Holland3 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments0 comments
Don’t Forget To LaughMy grandmother, Sylvia Nagin, who died this year, sadly, at the very sprightly age of 99, was a real inspiration to me. She had certain catchphrases that I will never... By Matt Nagin2 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments2 comments
New Medication This Month!For the last seven years, I have been taking numerous amounts of medications to make sure my Crohn’s stays in remission. It did take a while for me to reach... By Paul Richman2 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments0 comments
Does Crohn's Disease Affect Your Birth Plan?When I fell pregnant a year or so ago, one of the first questions I had was about how my Crohn's disease would affect my pregnancy, birth, and beyond. In... By Jenna Farmer3 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments1 comments
The New MommyI can remember it like it was yesterday. The cold, sterile room, the hint of hand sanitizer combined with the smell of latex gloves and a tiny squeaky voice with... By Brooke Abbott6 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments1 comments
Hospital Food Really SucksToday, I’m going to talk about a bit of a lighter subject: hospital food. Man, that Jello can be incredibly firm, almost like a slab of aged ham. Then there... By Matt Nagin2 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments0 comments
Chronic Fatigue Syndrome and Crohn's DiseaseSadly, most people with inflammatory bowel disease don't just suffer from one condition. Not only does having one autoimmune disease make you more likely to have another (don't you just... By Jenna Farmer2 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments3 comments
Crohn's and the Unknown With Starting a FamilyLast month felt like the ultimate slap in the face. It follows a long line of smaller slaps in the face from inflammatory bowel disease. Crohn’s disease, to be exact... By Holland4 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments1 comments
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 son. However, during my pregnancy and worse after... By Krystal Miller2 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments1 comments
My First Vacation Since I Was Diagnosed With Ulcerative ColitisLast month, I went on my first real vacation since I was diagnosed with ulcerative colitis at 13. I also went on my very first cruise with my fiance and... By Marisa Lauren Troy4 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments0 comments
20 Small Things I Can Accomplish in 2020With the start of 2020 and a new decade, Kelly is sharing 20 small things that she can accomplish this year. Never go to bed with today's worry on your... By Kelly J.3 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments1 comments
When Crohn's Comes with MigrainesYesterday started off as what one would consider a good day. It was pretty "normal" to say the least. I woke up feeling good. Got dressed. Got a bit of... By Shawn3 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments5 comments