Sounding Like a Babbling IdiotI had to go to the dreaded ER a few weeks ago. As most of you know, the emergency room is a...reactions2comments
Changing SchedulesBelieve it or not, our bodies have internal clocks. That is why we sometimes wake up a few minutes before our alarm...reactions1comment
What Every Patient Needs to KnowTo all my dear friends living with any form of Inflammatory Bowel Disease: you and your life matter. If I could help...reactions1comment
Fearing NormalcyI’ve already mentioned this in a previous post, but I’m pregnant. So far, it’s been an unexpected journey that’s unlike anything I’ve...reactionscomments
I'm Always Hungry!For 6 miserable months back in 2008, I was not allowed to eat. I would imagine what it would be like to...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
Unhealthy Coping MechanismsLife with a chronic illness is hard. Diseases such as ulcerative colitis (UC) and Crohn’s disease (Crohn’s) are no exception. Between the...reactions4comments
Colitis Strikes AgainIt’s amazing; I am always hearing of new people being diagnosed with either Crohn’s or colitis. A few months ago, my girlfriend...reactions1comment
Tips for Managing PTSD Related NightmaresThere is a tremendous amount of trauma and stress when a person has a severe chronic illness like IBD (inflammatory bowel disease)...reactions1comment
Why I Hate Unsolicited Food AdviceFood – the topic that patients living with inflammatory bowel disease hate the most. Seems like everyone and their mama has an opinion...reactions4comments
Dealing with a Partial Bowel ObstructionHaving lived with a form of inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) for almost 17 years now, I have unfortunately dealt with a lot...reactions17comments
So Much Variability in IBD - Part 2Inflammatory bowel disease alone is a mine field for most people in the healthcare field but when you start adding in surgery...reactions2comments
Disney with A DisabilityMy boyfriend, me, and our friend at Disney. All of us have Crohn's. We all have different ways in which Crohn's disease...reactions1comment
Caring for IBD While Caring for Your FamilyIt's been one of those days as a mom with Crohn's disease. It's not even noon and I've had to pause while...reactions1comment
Real Talk About RelationshipsThis sexy bearded man is my husband, Shannon. Look how loving this pose is and how he tenderly wraps his arm around...reactions1comment
One Hour at a Time...Life can be very overwhelming for so many reasons. You certainly don’t need me to tell you that life can be stressful...reactions1comment
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
Controlling the Uncontrollable with IBDWith Crohn’s Disease and ulcerative colitis (IBD) being such unpredictable chronic illnesses, there is an enormous lack of control that comes alongside...reactions8comments
The Hidden Effects of Crohn's DiseaseWhen people look at me, they see a 170 LB man. They see my rosy cheeks, full head of hair, and smiling...reactions1comment
Can You Ever Truly Beat IBD?Inflammatory Bowel Disease (IBD) has one goal: cause destruction. When living with a chronic illness, you often feel like a lone hobbit...reactions2comments
