Living

Most of us have seen articles or news reports about people who have overcome their Crohn’s disease or ulcerative colitis to go on to excel at some sport or another...

Regardless of age all students should have the right to a quality education which is why accommodations in school are important. In a way it levels the playing field. I...

I am sure most of you have never heard the term “phantom rectum” before - have you? {Please comment below if you have!} Since it was many years and surgeries...

I remember when I had to make the decision to have my colon removed. It was one of the hardest decisions that I ever made. If I told you that...

A couple of years ago, a few girls started a revolutionary movement called “Get Your Belly Out.” Sahara Fleetwood-Beresford posted a photo of her belly with the hashtag #GetYourBellyOut to...

**This post discusses topics of mental health and suicide that some may find too uncomfortable to read.** September is known as National Suicide Prevention Awareness Month which aims to raise...

I was one of the lucky ones. I had been dating my (now) husband for a year before I was diagnosed with ulcerative colitis. I knew early on that he...

Today I am going to talk about what it's like to get an infusion of a biologic medication to treat Crohn's disease or ulcerative colitis. Two questions that I receive...

Even though the summer months are coming to an end, I still wanted to write something about how the heat impacts my disease with the hope that if any of...

I recently traveled to Las Vegas for my best friend’s bachelor party. In the weeks leading up to the big bash, I had a lot going through my mind. I...

I used to refuse to take my medicine, calling it “poison.” I suppose you could make the argument that it is depending on which angle you look at it from...

My birthday is coming up and I am having a hard time figuring out what I want to do. Or rather, what the plans should be for a person whose...

Crohn’s disease is a day-to-day disease. One day, I could have a great day. No big stomach issues, no urgency and I feel great. On the other hand, there are...

Scenario number 1: A pill bottle falls out of the cabinet and onto your head when you open the door. It does not hurt, but it angers you. So you...

For those that have read my previous articles, you know that I work at Briarwood Day Camp. Briarwood is located in the picturesque back country of Bucks County, Pennsylvania. I...

One of my biggest struggles with Crohn’s disease has been staying hydrated. It is something I have struggled with for years and when I had surgery to have my colon...

Last week, I reached a milestone in my ulcerative colitis treatment. I can officially say that I've been living with a relatively happy and cooperative J-pouch for 2 years. Getting...

During my longest hospitalization I've ever had (6 months) a tooth of mine chipped and I was left with only a portion of it. A few months later the tooth...

There are some really terrible videos out there on the internet that are supposed to be funny. Sometimes all I can do is just shake my head at my disappointment...

What is your biggest accomplishment? For me, some days just taking a shower feels like running a marathon. During times in my life where my Crohn’s disease has been severe...