Single Mom + IBDThis past October, I celebrated the 10th anniversary of giving birth to my son. It was also the 8th anniversary of my...reactions3comments
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...reactions2comments
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...reactions3comments
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...reactions2comments
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...reactionscomments
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...reactions2comments
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...reactionscomments
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...reactions1comment
The New MommyI can remember it like it was yesterday. The cold, sterile room, the hint of hand sanitizer combined with the smell of...reactions1comment
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...reactionscomments
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...reactions3comments
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...reactions1comment
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...reactions1comment
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...reactionscomments
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...reactions1comment
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...reactions5comments
Becoming a Caregiver While Living With Crohn’sI’ve filled this page and deleted it several times already. It's hard to while seeing a myriad of visual reminders of where...reactions1comment
5 Tips for Dealing With Your Mental Health and Crohn's DiseaseEach year, like most of the population, I set a New Year's resolution or two. Amongst the promises that flitter away by...reactions2comments
How A Photo Brought Back Old WoundsWe celebrated National Ostomy Awareness Day in October. It was so amazing seeing all of my strong beautiful friends and even strangers...reactions1comment
New Year, New Insurance, Same HeadacheIn October of 2019, I received a letter in the mail indicating that my husband's employer was changing insurance providers for 2020...reactions4comments
