Amplifying Our VoicesIt's a new year and with a new year comes new dreams, new goals, new aspirations and more ways to create change...reactions3comments
Sharing Your Story: The Symptoms and Complications of Ulcerative ColitisThe 2019 IBD In America survey asked 490 people with ulcerative colitis (UC) to answer 95 questions about their life with UC...reactionscomments
Processing feelings - I'm angry all the timeI bet you can relate better than anyone what it feels like to be out of control and disempowered. Maybe you can...reactions3comments
Always On Your Mind!As quick as you can be in remission is as quickly as you can have a flare. Also, as quickly as a medication...reactionscomments
Traveling with babies + IBDBeing a patient and a parent, the holidays are always a mixture of joy and stress. The food. The family. The travel...reactionscomments
This Year I am Going to Set an Intention, Not a ResolutionAs I write this, it is the end of the year, it’s the end of the day, and soon will be the...reactions4comments
Boom - Welcome 2020!So life has kind of been crummy recently. I'm not exactly sailing off into the sunset of 2019 & making a roaring...reactions7comments
Sepsis with Crohn’s or Colitis: Cause and ImpactLife with a chronic condition can bring many challenges. Some, like sepsis, may be life-threatening and require immediate attention. Sepsis is a...reactionscomments
Setting New Year's Resolutions with Crohn's DiseaseWhen the clock strikes at midnight on January 1st, we suddenly feel like we have a new lease on life. Resolutions are...reactions8comments
Sober for NYEDecember 31st kind of parts the seas for a lot of people, doesn't it? I know you certainly won't find me drinking...reactions5comments
Traveling With Crohn’sIn 2012, I traveled all through Europe with a friend. It was an amazing three-week adventure. That said, I was a bit surprised...reactions5comments
Throwing a Party for Someone With Crohn’s or Ulcerative ColitisA few weeks ago, I came across pictures from my bridal shower. For many brides-to-be, this is a fun tradition that they...reactions3comments
Crohn's Disease & Pregnancy: Labor & DeliveryAs a Crohn’s patient, I had some extra worries rattling around in my head prior to experiencing childbirth for the first time...reactionscomments
5 Tips for Staying Jolly Through the Holidays When You have IBDIs the hustle and bustle of the holiday season making you stressed and overwhelmed? Chances are, if you have IBD like me...reactions3comments
Don’t Be Crohn’s Alone During the Holidays This YearThe holidays are a huge stressor for many of us with Crohn’s disease. The same can definitely be said for those living...reactions2comments
Living with Crohn's from one decade to anotherAs we say goodbye to 2019 and look onward to the start of 2020 and beyond, it's expected that we all reflect...reactions2comments
Uncomfortable Holiday QuestionsThe holiday season is a perfect opportunity for families and friends to get together. We are sometimes fortunate to not see people...reactions1comment
Surviving the Winter MonthsI used to really mind the winter months. While I was grateful to live in Pennsylvania where we enjoy four seasons, I...reactions2comments
Living With a Chronic Condition & DatingHow does living with a chronic condition impact dating? Hear from four Health Union contributors: Marisa Lauren Troy, who lives with inflammatory...reactionscomments
8 realities of Christmas with Crohn's DiseaseThe nights are dark and the weather is crisp. Which means we are officially on the countdown to the festive season! There's...reactions2comments
