Advocating For Someone Else Part 2In Part 1, when I thought of this title, I had my husband at the forefront of my mind. Why? Because he...reactions2comments
AngerI had a spiritually-oriented therapist once who suggested Crohn's disease could be exacerbated by suppression of feelings. She used to burn a...reactions1comment
IBD Outdoors (& Indoors): Gardening With IBD During a PandemicA lot has gone on in 2020 so far. For me personally, it started with being released from the hospital on the...reactions2comments
Going To The Bathroom AloneThe “bathroom,” is a place of privacy. This is a place where humans take advantage of the quiet time as well. This...reactions2comments
Just because I talk about my IBD every day doesn't mean it controls meSo today I want to talk about something that has been really frustrating to me. Lately, I've been trying to be as...reactions2comments
Showing More Than The Highlight Reel as an IBD MomLiving with IBD takes a lot of balance and often feels like a guessing game. I recently went to dinner with five...reactions2comments
Did I have IBS first, then Crohn’s?It’s such a common phrase: hindsight is 20/20. But oh is it so true! Looking back at my years leading up to my...reactions2comments
5 Holistic Practices I do for Crohn’sIt wasn’t until about four years after being diagnosed with Crohn’s disease that I became interested in approaching treatment holistically. For the...reactions6comments
Crohn's Disease and Communication PlansIn the age of technology, many of us find our patient communities and support centers online, via social media, apps used to...reactions6comments
Why Love & Touch Matter - Even When It Isn't SexWhy love and touch matters in intimacy - even when it isn’t sex. Recently, I wrote about why touch, self-talk, and affection...reactions5comments
Certain SmellsThere are certain smells that trigger different emotions. As you all know, I spent over one year in the hospital dues to complications...reactions5comments
3 Alternative Therapies that Helped my Severe Rectal InflammationIn the past, I have suffered from horrible inflammation in my rectum. I always felt like it was engorged, inflamed, and just...reactions2comments
We All Need Some Sort Of OutletWhen I was in the hospital in 2002, for my second surgery in two years, I coped by writing poetry. Doctors would...reactions1comment
Should You Join A Support Group?I once joined a Crohn’s and colitis support group. A wide range of individuals attended each week. The ailments they spoke about...reactions1comment
The Pill Cam Endoscopy Helped Confirm My Crohn’s disease and My Nephew’sI’ve never known a life that didn’t involve Crohn’s disease symptoms. My symptoms started very early on in life. The pediatrician who...reactions2comments
Grateful For My IBD FriendsAs I bring in the new year I cannot help but reflect on the past. I'm so grateful. I'm grateful for my...reactions1comment
Thankful For My DiagnosisReceiving the news that you have Crohn’s is one of the most devastating, confusing and terrifying experiences a person could possibly go...reactions1comment
Tips For Explaining IBDInflammatory bowel disease (IBD) can be difficult to understand, let alone explain to other people. Not to mention, there tends to be...reactions1comment
Being Grateful For The JourneyTomorrow marks my three year anniversary with my J-pouch. I couldn't be more excited. I can't believe how far I've come. From...reactionscomments
Why I am Grateful for Crohn's DiseaseIt is common, if not expected, for those with IBD to have the "why me?" mentality. Sure, we deal with chronic pain...reactions1comment
