Look Good, Feel GoodIt’s no secret that dealing with a Crohn’s flare is hard. Not only does it take a physical toll on your body...reactions2comments
The Most Dehumanizing Moments I've Experienced with IBDHaving Crohn’s disease comes with several less than desirable moments. For example, having diarrhea frequently and urgently, with occasional loss of control...reactions6comments
Losing My IBD Specialist, Again - The Backup PlanI previously wrote about how I lost my first IBD specialist. She moved out of state for an amazing opportunity. Well, I am...reactionscomments
The New MommyI can remember it like it was yesterday. The cold, sterile room, the hint of hand sanitizer combined with the smell of...reactions1comment
Hospital Food Really SucksToday, I’m going to talk about a bit of a lighter subject: hospital food. Man, that Jello can be incredibly firm, almost...reactionscomments
The Out-of-Body Patient ExperienceThere is something that happens to me often when I am hospitalized for a long time, I have a major surgery, or even...reactions1comment
Chronic Fatigue Syndrome and Crohn's DiseaseSadly, most people with inflammatory bowel disease don't just suffer from one condition. Not only does having one autoimmune disease make you...reactions3comments
New Medication This Month!For the last seven years, I have been taking numerous amounts of medications to make sure my Crohn’s stays in remission. It...reactionscomments
Does Crohn's Disease Affect Your Birth Plan?When I fell pregnant a year or so ago, one of the first questions I had was about how my Crohn's disease...reactions1comment
Crohn's and the Unknown With Starting a FamilyLast month felt like the ultimate slap in the face. It follows a long line of smaller slaps in the face from...reactions1comment
Dear Husband, I Just Can't TonightEditor's Note: The content of this article is graphic in nature and may be a trigger for some individuals. To my darling...reactions2comments
When Crohn's Comes with MigrainesYesterday started off as what one would consider a good day. It was pretty "normal" to say the least. I woke up...reactions5comments
Does Stress Affect IBD?Have you ever noticed that your inflammatory bowel disease tends to get worse during times when you’re under a lot of stress...reactions1comment
20 Small Things I Can Accomplish in 2020With the start of 2020 and a new decade, Kelly is sharing 20 small things that she can accomplish this year. Never...reactions1comment
What Happens When Doctors Minimize: Part 1When someone is initially diagnosed with a chronic condition like ulcerative colitis or Crohn’s disease, that person and their family understandably don’t...reactionscomments
Tips For Dating With IBDThis past weekend I did an interview and one of the questions asked what advice would I give to someone who is...reactionscomments
Becoming a Caregiver While Living With Crohn’sI’ve filled this page and deleted it several times already. It's hard to while seeing a myriad of visual reminders of where...reactions1comment
Romantic Relationships with IBDIt is no secret that relationships are hard work in general, but when you add a chronic illness into the mix, it...reactions3comments
Advice for Planning a Destination Wedding with IBD“There’s no secret to balance. You just have to feel the waves.” - Frank Herbert Every single person has their happy place...reactions2comments
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
