A Hard Life (Part 1)After my first J-pouch surgery, life was pretty complicated. It took time to adjust. Life with an ostomy was a big adjustment...reactionscomments
RecallsOh Listeria, the thought of having it still haunts me today. Listeria, as I wrote in a previous article, is a food...reactions1comment
Self-Care in the HospitalDuring the first several years I was sick, I spent a considerable amount of time alone in the hospital. My first real...reactions2comments
Why I am Fed up of Making Sacrifices to be WellUsually, my posts on here are brimming with positivity-but today as I type, I can't help feeling despondent (indulge me please; I...reactions1comment
The Walk 2018I participated in the Crohn’s and Colitis Foundation (CCFA) Take Steps walk in Philadelphia for the 12th year. I do every year, and...reactionscomments
The Truth About LoveI rave a lot about my husband. I talk about him everywhere, and I praise him and his ability to just be...reactions1comment
IBD & Fertility: My Journey to MotherhoodIf there’s one thing I know for sure, it’s that I was born to be a mother. I started babysitting at age...reactions2comments
Survivor's GuiltThis is only a story. It is not meant to scare anyone out of treatment or surgery. It's simply meant to tell...reactionscomments
This Place I Call PurgatoryI'm surrounded by 4 walls. I've never been to jail. But I can imagine this feeling is the closest I could come...reactions1comment
Helpful Hints for the Newly Diagnosed: Part 3Helpful Hints for the Newly Diagnosed – Part 1Helpful Hints for the Newly Diagnosed – Part 2 Organize with your HR department...reactionscomments
First Week at the New SchoolFor those who don't know, I started teaching at a new school in my district this week. I was at a new...reactions1comment
My Side Effects So FarYou can say that many Crohn’s medications are great for you. They are! If your body adapts to them, you can live a semi...reactions1comment
IBD Awareness Month Giveaway Terms and ConditionsOfficial Rules, Terms and Conditions for the IBD Awareness Month Giveaway NO PURCHASE NECESSARY TO ENTER OR WIN. A PURCHASE DOES NOT...reactionscomments
Why my Mental Health is So Much Worse When FlaringMental health is something we're talking a lot about at the moment. Thankfully, we've come some way in banishing the stigma around...reactions3comments
Williamsburg-Roller CoastersAs stated in the last article, I and two other counselors took a group to Bush Gardens in Williamsburg, Virginia. In this...reactionscomments
The 7 Most Stupid Myths I've Heard About IBDOne of the most frustrating things about living with IBD is the MANY myths we hear about the condition. Whether it's from...reactions3comments
Iron Deficiency AnemiaAccording to the National Institute of Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney Diseases, “anemia is a condition where a person has a lower...reactions1comment
Heading to WilliamsburgThe big trip of the summer took place last week. As you all know, I work at a camp in the summer. ...reactionscomments
Back to CampIn just a few short days, I will be returning to my extreme happy place. A place that I have been attending...reactionscomments
Unsuspected StrengthOn my very best health day, IBD can still be challenging to me. Whether it’s subtle symptoms, remembering to take my medications...reactionscomments
