Red Light, Green Light: The Uncertainty of UCDo you remember that childhood game red light, green light? You know, that game where you had to race across a field...reactions3comments
Can IBD Cause Weight Gain?We have been getting a lot of questions in the IBD community about whether living with Crohn's disease or ulcerative colitis can...reactions85comments
My Journey With Body Dysmorphia: Part 1I struggle all the time to recognize myself. My body has drastically changed over the past 5 years. And when I struggle...reactions1comment
Things to Know about the J-PouchDon’t get me wrong. I love that I have a J-Pouch. I would not be able to live the life I do...reactions6comments
Why I Chose Not to Participate in a Study, This TimeHave you participated in a study? I haven’t, but I’ve always wanted to. I love science. And since I’m not a scientist...reactions2comments
My Journey into Seeing an IBD SpecialistFor a long time, I didn't realize there was a difference between a gastroenterologist and an actual IBD specialist. I assumed that...reactions1comment
Fear - that weight loss can bringI've recently lost a fair amount of weight and I can't really say that the feedback has been fantastic. I wanted to...reactions9comments
How IBD has Amplified my EmpathyHaving become chronically ill nearly a decade ago, I’ve learned so much about how I process disease, hardship, and other challenges in...reactions2comments
With IBD, are sometimes the 'what ifs' worse than the reality?I'm not going to lie. As I'm typing this, I'm having one of these evenings when I get caught in a 'what...reactions1comment
When Are You Having a Baby?No more than five minutes after my best friend decreed, “You may kiss the bride,” it happened. My little cousin ran up...reactions1comment
Heartbreaking Things that Well-Intentioned People SayOh you know the drill. You may be sitting there taking it all in and thinking everything those loved ones are saying...reactions1comment
We KNOW Our BodiesIsn't it crazy how much living with a chronic condition shapes us? Especially living with conditions like Crohn's and colitis. Since being...reactions1comment
The Anxiety of ChangeMost people don't like change. I am one of those people. I hate it to be honest. Change brings me anxiety. I...reactions1comment
I Stopped Eating Breakfast, What to Watch for in Your LittlesI’ve been trying for years to put the pieces together to figure out when inflammatory bowel disease symptoms began to present. Like...reactions4comments
This Year's Stomach Flu, Part 2!Part 1 of the story can be found here. As I was finishing my tests and waiting for my car to come...reactions1comment
Intimacy & IBD SymptomsIntimacy is not something we talk about often enough when living with IBD. People living with many of the symptoms that come...reactions5comments
Finding JoyHave you ever noticed people will often try to offer solutions? Such as you just need something to occupy you or you...reactions1comment
7 questions to ask your doctor when pregnant with IBDAfter sharing my first and second-trimester pregnancy updates, I thought today I would focus on dealing with your medical team whilst pregnant...reactions2comments
IBDers and SaltMost of us have heard that excessive salt in our diets is not good for us. It can lead to spikes in...reactions2comments
Between Surviving & Thriving - Still Looking for a Middle GroundAs I’ve begun settling into my early 30’s over the past few years, I’ve become increasingly cognizant of my behaviors. This includes...reactions4comments
