Need a Manicure? How Crohn's Disease Affects Your NailsI've always had long, strong, and healthy nails but only recently have I noticed they've changed. Part of this has been from...reactions1comment
Things To Consider Before Starting / Switching Jobs with Crohn's DiseaseHello, I am Shawn. If you don't know by now, I have Crohn's disease. It's a chronic autoimmune disease that causes inflammation...reactionscomments
Major life changes due to diagnosisFor many people, a diagnosis of IBD has brought about some pretty major life changes. For some, that has been purely dietary...reactions1comment
I am pretty sure this is what dying feels like....I'm pretty sure this is what dying feels like... It's weird. I'm awake and I'm breathing but I'm spinning down into the...reactions2comments
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...reactions4comments
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...reactionscomments
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...reactions25comments
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...reactions39comments
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
