Pancaking TearsToday I want to cry. I'm 13 years post-surgery for Crohn's disease and I'm not exactly a newbie at the game. I'm fully aware of my body, stoma, and ways... By Krystal Miller2 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments2 comments
Dear Prednisone...Dear Prednisone, Oh, how utterly difficult you can be. Whenever you are given to me, I am met with the most conflicting of emotions. I am thrilled and grateful that... By thedancingcrohnie2 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments7 comments
Crohn's Disease & Pregnancy: A Chapter on Self LoveIn May, I became a mother. These words still feel incredibly powerful (and slightly surreal), as I wondered and worried (and sometimes even grieved) for more than a decade about... By Amanda Osowski4 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments0 comments
An open letter to all new moms with Crohn’s DiseaseDear Fellow Crohn’s Moms, I have been a parent for eleven weeks and there’s no denying its the best job in the world. But it’s also so difficult when trying... By Jenna Farmer4 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments2 comments
Why Advocacy Wasn't A Choice For MeSo often I am asked why I chose to become an advocate. For me, I’m not sure it was ever a choice. It was a matter of living or suffering... By Kelly J.2 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments2 comments
Stories About Healing Naturally: Inspiring or Dangerous?I have been really into podcasts lately. Personal development and lifestyle podcasts have been my jam for the past year or so. I love the feeling of learning new things... By Marisa Lauren Troy3 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments2 comments
Crohn’s Disease Opened My Eyes to the Privilege of Being HealthyThis remission thing from Crohn’s disease is a weird state of existence, for me. While I’m not 100% healthy, by any means, I am far healthier than I was back... By Holland4 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments2 comments
Back to College and Pursuing a Degree Despite UCAs I talked about in a recent article, ulcerative colitis robbed me of my education. I decided to register for college on National College Signing Day. After a chat with... By Brooke Abbott3 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments4 comments
From Healthy to Ulcerative ColitisFirst of all, I would like to give a big warm welcome to ME! I am really excited to be part of the amazing community advocates team at inflammatoryboweldisease.net! I... By Sahara Fleetwood-Beresford3 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments7 comments
This Summer-2019You know I am excited. You know that I count down every year. Every year, I work at camp. It has been the same camp for the last twenty-seven years... By Paul Richman2 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments1 comments
The postpartum Crohn's flare up is real.I had read about it, I had been told about it but I couldn't help but think that perhaps I might be one of the lucky ones. However, after a... By Jenna Farmer3 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments0 comments
Different Pair of Shoes, Same GirlOnce upon a time, my closet was filled with trendy work clothes and sky-high heels in a vast array of colors. Platforms, stilettos, wedges, chunky heels — you name the... By Holland2 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments2 comments
C. Diff Or "Just" A Flare?C. diff - clostridium difficile - is terrifying. There is no alternative words to describe the bacteria to anyone but that. “Just” a flare or something more serious? When you... By Kelly J.3 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments1 comments
Ulcerative Colitis and Skin ConditionsUlcerative colitis (UC) is a form of inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) that affects the gastrointestinal tract. It is caused by the body's immune system fighting healthy cells by mistake. Though... By Editorial Team 3 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments1 comments
Not Your Typical Crohn's FlareI have had MANY Crohn's flares, yet no 2 have been alike. And, furthermore, they did not reveal themselves as a "typical" Crohn's flare. While most people experience extreme stomach... By Julie Marie Palumbo3 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments5 comments
Food & Self Acceptance Part 2Part one of this article can be found here. This is the short version of my timeline with food. I can break it down even more, but I think you... By Shawn2 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments0 comments
Educating Others on Crohn's and ColitisHow would you educate others on what living with IBD is really like? How can you really help others understand what life is like living with Crohn's or ulcerative colitis?... By Krystal Miller3 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments0 comments
Food & Self Acceptance Part 1My relationship with food has always been a complicated one. Even without taking my condition into consideration. I was diagnosed with ulcerative colitis at 17 years old and around that... By Shawn2 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments0 comments
IBD Outdoors: HikingUp next in my IBD Outdoors series is Hiking! New to the series? Click here to see what you've missed. In this piece, I'll talk about my experiences in getting... By Kelly J.3 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments5 comments
Dear DoctorDear Doctor, I know that you have learned or even specialized in my disease. You have even helped a lot of people along the way. You've saved lives and impacted... By Krystal Miller2 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments1 comments