What it Means to Live With a Chronic Illness“We who suffer from chronic Lyme can only ask for our loves ones to try to understand and be compassionate about this...reactions1comment
Suffering Is Not Always A ChoiceA while ago I was sitting at a table at a conference with a bunch of my friends. The speaker mentioned a...reactions1comment
Finding Your VoiceAs patients, we often find it exhausting to continue talking about our lives with inflammatory bowel disease. However, the lack of awareness...reactions1comment
For the Parent Whose Child was Diagnosed with IBDI see you. I recently spoke during an Inflammatory Bowel Disease event in Iowa and a woman in front of me couldn’t...reactions1comment
The Good Thing About Being a Parent with IBDI would like to start this post by saying that I am not a mother. I had a miscarriage a while ago...reactions1comment
Being the IBD Super MommyAs much as we love spending time with our little pumpkins over the summer, it’s kind of nice when they go back...reactions1comment
Seven Tips for ParentsNavigating life with a chronic condition can be challenging. Adding children and parenting stress into the mix can make it feel like...reactions2comments
When It's Not About IBDI realize how awkward that must sound coming from an IBD patient. I mean really, once you’re diagnosed, what could possibly not...reactionscomments
Advocating for Crohn’s Disease on Capitol HillAt a health conference a few years back, I was fresh off the hill. Capitol Hill, that is. I was feeling pretty...reactions5comments
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
Skin Issues with an OstomyIf you live with any kind of ostomy, you are probably no stranger to skin issues that can come along with it...reactions1comment
Staying Positive During A FlareDealing with an IBD flare is challenging. It can be hard to keep a positive outlook when you're dealing with so much...reactions5comments
Planning a Family While Living with Crohn’s DiseaseI was diagnosed with Crohn’s at the age of 22. I had just graduated from college, was living with three friends and...reactions2comments
When Fear Creeps InHere is my reality of life with Crohn’s Disease (in remission). I started this blog post in a note on my iPhone...reactions2comments
ExpectationsWith anything in life, it's important to set proper expectations. It's especially important for those of us living with Inflammatory Bowel Disease...reactionscomments
Is there such a thing as a Crohn's-friendly antidepressant?My mental health and IBD have always been closely intertwined. Like many people with Crohn's, I worry. I worry that I'm never...reactions2comments
Fiber and IBD: Friend or Foe?Understanding diet and IBD can be a bit of a minefield at times. Some days you can eat anything you fancy and...reactions5comments
Helpful & Hated FoodsFood and diet are tricky when it comes to IBD, as everyone experiences things differently. It can all be very confusing. We...reactions6comments
Hiding behind a smile while living with IBDFor more than 13 years, IBD has been a part of my identity. I was diagnosed with Crohn's disease in July 2005...reactions2comments
What I Wish Employers Knew About Crohn’s DiseaseToday’s workforce is unlike anything predicted in the past two decades. The internet, along with technology advancements, has opened the door to...reactions9comments
