Finding Little Wins Along Our Crohn's JourneyBeing handed a lifetime sentence with a chronic illness is devastating. The uncertainty, panic, and endless questions wrapped up in a body...reactions3comments
Crohn's Disease & Dermatologic ConcernsSearching for and starting a new medication to treat IBD always comes with a hint of hesitation and distress. Personally, I was...reactions7comments
A Letter To My Long Gone ColonYou're gone. It hurts. Well mentally. It hurts mentally because you were actually the cause of my physical pain. There are days I wish...reactions1comment
Part 3: Has Crohn’s Robbed Us From Starting a Family Naturally?And for my third installment of this series, I bring you... but first a quick recap. In Part 1, I talked about...reactions3comments
Why The Microbiome Is Key To New Crohn’s TreatmentsI've been involved with The CCF (Crohn's and Colitis Foundation) for a few years now. This is a great organization with tons...reactions6comments
Passing Time in the HospitalCrohn’s is a tough disease. It starts out of nowhere. I had no issues before that horrible November 2006 night. When I was...reactions2comments
Living with Crohn's Disease During a PandemicHaving a chronic, autoimmune disease during a pandemic is... What can I say? When I became educated on my condition, I of...reactions4comments
Humorous Accounts Of Alternative Crohn’s Treatments That FailedWhen you have Crohn's disease, you're often willing to try almost anything to feel better. In my case, at various points, I’ve...reactions7comments
Antibiotics & Recurrent C. diffThe first time I was diagnosed with C. diff - I was adamant it couldn’t be true. I’d already experienced several stool...reactions6comments
Series | How my ulcerative colitis impacted my family planningThis is part of a series about how my ulcerative colitis impacted different parts of my life. This is not my usual...reactions6comments
Series | How my ulcerative colitis impacted my recreational activitiesThis is part of a series about how my ulcerative colitis impacted different parts of my life. This is not my usual...reactions12comments
Let's Play "Are You Smarter Than a Doctor?"Let me be clear. I am not saying that I am smarter than doctors. I did not attend 4 years of medical...reactions6comments
IBD Taught Me to Overthink EverythingI’ve been an over-analyzer since I was a child. You name it, and I’ve thought my way around it in circles. Crohn’s...reactions10comments
The Anxiety of ChangeMost people don't like change. I am one of those people. I hate it to be honest. Change brings me anxiety. I...reactions1comment
Banana and Cinnamon Overnight OatsOvernight oats are a really simple breakfast that you prepare the day before so you can just grab and go in the...reactionscomments
Finding Hope In The Holidays This Season (Part 1)For the whole world, this year has been something that nearly none of us have previously experienced. It’s given us a different...reactions2comments
Part 2: Has Crohn’s Disease Robbed Us From Starting a Family Naturally?Quick Recap Welcome back! The last time we were here, I began to unravel the story of turning 39, my geriatric womb...reactions4comments
A New Diagnosis of Crohn's or UC: Advice From OthersReceiving the news of a digestive disorder can seem like, well, a punch in the gut. It can feel overwhelming to think...reactions1comment
How do you advocate for yourself?I'd like to share with you one of the worst times of my life. I was a new mama with a six-month-old...reactions1comment
Why getting a flu shot is so important when you have IBDIt's that time of year when everyone starts talking about flu season and sharing flu shot selfies, but this year, much like...reactions2comments
