How I Nearly Let Crohn’s Ruin Our EngagementIt was a dark and stormy night. Seriously, it was. The weather matched my mood, exactly. I was not feelin’ the day...reactions1comment
Navigating Family Get-Togethers During a Flare up!Family gatherings are a time to indulge in family favorites that may be more decadent than your usual fare. You may find...reactions1comment
8 tips for flying with IBDSummer is upon us and for many of us, that means jetting off to somewhere exotic. When I was first diagnosed, I...reactions1comment
5 tips for living abroad with IBDMy Crohn's Disease journey actually began in China-of all places. Despite having symptoms for almost 12 years when living in the UK...reactions1comment
Socially awkwardI'm going to blame the fact that I've only ever known life being sick as the excuse to why I am so...reactionscomments
The Fear of the TaperI felt great! I could eat whatever I wanted, with very little issues. I knew that steroids were just a band-aid and...reactions3comments
Things Left UnsaidFrom things our doctor's didn't mention when we were diagnosed, (that they probably should have). To the things we ourselves withhold from...reactions1comment
Which Types of Doctors Should I see with my IBD?For many of us living with IBD, it seems like our care team is bigger than our immediate families. But there are...reactions1comment
I Am GratefulI live in Australia and Bali is like our go-to place for quick, tropical, and CHEAP holidays. Bali comes with risks though...reactions1comment
Medications Troubles Part 2This article starts in part 1. I was starting to get angry. I just didn’t understand how the doctor’s office can screw...reactions1comment
Medication TroublesI have been taking the same medication for my Crohn’s for the last six years. It is different than my oral medication. This medication...reactionscomments
The FloodsI awoke last Saturday morning to my carpet’s being wet. I was on my way to the bathroom (as usual), and I...reactions1comment
Emergency SituationsI always sit around and wonder, what happens if there are no bathrooms. What do you do? That could be my ultimate fear. I...reactions1comment
Importance of Maintenance Therapy for Mental Health with Chronic IllnessI try to be as transparent as I can when I do find myself actively blogging, but there will always be things...reactions1comment
The ApartmentIt was 2007 and I had just graduated college. My symptoms were getting worse by the day, but that didn’t stop me...reactions1comment
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
Spring Cleaning with A Chronic IllnessMotivating your family to help with household cleaning can be challenging. For people living with a chronic illness, it can be difficult...reactionscomments
They're Not All ShallowDating with a chronic illness such as Inflammatory Bowel Disease can be more than just a little disheartening. We all fear what...reactions1comment
Feeling Abandoned and MisunderstoodWhen I was little I was very close to my single mother. I took on the role of being her supporter and...reactions3comments
Three Straight Days in BedI had some crazy procedures done during my 371 straight days in the hospital. I would argue that the doctors really wanted to...reactions1comment
