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...reactionscomments
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...reactions2comments
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...reactions2comments
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...reactions2comments
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...reactions2comments
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...reactions4comments
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...reactions7comments
This Summer-2019You know I am excited. You know that I count down every year. Every year, I work at camp. It has been...reactions1comment
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...reactionscomments
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...reactions2comments
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”...reactions1comment
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...reactions1comment
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"...reactions5comments
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...reactionscomments
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...reactionscomments
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...reactionscomments
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...reactions5comments
Dear DoctorDear Doctor, I know that you have learned or even specialized in my disease. You have even helped a lot of people...reactions1comment
When You Feel Better but Your Test Results Say OtherwiseFriends, we all know that having Crohn’s disease is quite the journey. Talk about ups and downs, right? We all go through the...reactions5comments
What I Would ChangeI’ve been through a lot with my condition. By far, it is one of the best and worst things that’s ever happened...reactions1comment
