3 Tips for Surviving the HolidaysHolidays are meant to be a time of joy and celebration. Unfortunately, the holidays and stress often go hand-in-hand. The traveling, the...reactions1comment
IBD in the GenesDid you know that over 50 genes have been linked to inflammatory bowel disease (IBD)? Although no one knows exactly what causes...reactions1comment
Socialize for Good HealthGoing out with friends may not sound as fun when you feel limited by what you can eat and drink. However, it...reactions1comment
Has Crohn’s Disease Robbed Us From Starting a Family Naturally?During my first in-person appointment in over seven months, I asked my PCP about seeing a reproductive endocrinologist. You know, to dot...reactions3comments
One Hour at a Time...Life can be very overwhelming for so many reasons. You certainly don’t need me to tell you that life can be stressful...reactions1comment
Reality Isn't Always SweetEverything is going to be roses right? Sorry sweetheart. Life with an Ostomy isn't always smooth sailing. You have Crohn's disease. What...reactions1comment
Isolating Myself to Protect Others?Living with a form of inflammatory bowel disease (Crohn’s Disease and ulcerative colitis) can often come with a lot of emotional angst...reactions2comments
Choosing a GastroenterologistI have had my fair share of doctors over the years. Some gastroenterologists I liked, and some not so much. Over the...reactions4comments
30 Years of Living with IBD & Still Goin'I’m new to this site and this is my first intro to sharing my life of IBD with strangers. My 1st issue...reactions3comments
The Power of Patient Advocacy: A Behind-The-Scenes LookPatient advocacy has a way of pulling at your heartstrings. There are moments that stand out and make you pause to recognize...reactions1comment
What One Day of Self-Care Looks Like To MeWhat self-care looks like to me (for one day, anyway). It's important to keep things switched up with your self-care. If your...reactions2comments
Finding a New Routine with In-Person Care and TelemedicineAs technology has become a bigger part of our daily lives, its uses in healthcare have also grown. Thanks to improvements in...reactionscomments
The Flu-2021I really strive for myself to be at work every day. I teach 182 days a year, and up to last week...reactions2comments
Mental Health and Self CareMental Health isn't just supposed to be talked about a few times throughout the year on the National Awareness Days, its for...reactions1comment
Silver Linings of Crohn’s DiseaseBeing diagnosed with Crohn’s disease is devastating. No one is thrilled to hear that they have an autoimmune condition. It may be...reactions5comments
Becoming Visible: My Life With Invisible IllnessI am a face of “Invisible Illness.” I want to show you what living with “invisible” me is like, in hopes others...reactions8comments
Fearing NormalcyI’ve already mentioned this in a previous post, but I’m pregnant. So far, it’s been an unexpected journey that’s unlike anything I’ve...reactionscomments
When People Tell You What You "Should" Be DoingI am guessing most of you reading this have heard some quote referring to how we need to abolish the word “should”...reactions1comment
Sharing Medication Experiences With OthersOne of the benefits of sharing our personal experiences with others is that it allows someone who is going through a difficult...reactions2comments
My Fistula RecoveryIn my previous post, I talked about the actual fistula surgery. In this post, I want to describe the recovery. I can’t...reactionscomments
