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
Crohn's vs. Your DreamsIt’s hard when you watch time pass you by while you are incapacitated and feeling sick in bed from a Crohn’s flare...reactions6comments
Is my IBD linked to my hormones?I've often thought my IBD and gut health was influenced by my hormones. I'm not alone in finding my symptoms seemed much...reactions5comments
Vitamin D – Are You Getting Enough?Vitamin D is a crucial vitamin to have especially if you have an inflammatory bowel disease. Unfortunately, as we all know, our...reactions2comments
That Old Familiar FeelingHi. My name is Amanda. I’m 33 years old, I’ve dealt with symptoms of Crohn’s disease for over a decade, and I’ve...reactions12comments
Crohn’s , COVID-19, Errands and the Same Old ChallengesFlorida is still experiencing high daily rates of people testing positive for COVID-19. Even though we still have a high positivity rate...reactions2comments
How My Heart Softened With Crohn’s DiseaseBefore my diagnosis of Crohn’s disease, I was one stubborn and emotionally closed off girl. What I mean by emotionally closed off...reactionscomments
3 Injection Day Rituals For Crohn’s DiseaseCurrently, I am prescribed Stelara for the treatment of my Crohn’s disease. Stelara is a biologic that comes in the form of...reactions2comments
3 Ways to Support a Loved One with Crohn’s DiseaseWhen I first began experiencing symptoms of Crohn’s disease in 2009, my family and friends were quick to jump in and offer...reactions8comments
A "Unique" Start to SchoolThis will be my 13th year of teaching. Each year, a few days before the start, I think about, and reflect on...reactions1comment
Sacrifices, SacrificesNothing I enjoy more than a Root Beer Float. One problem though...I don't eat dairy. Big problem. Life-altering problem, really. For what's...reactions7comments
I will never take ownership of Crohn’sI believe that words have incredible power. I believe that words themselves can literally change the atmosphere and energy in a room...reactions2comments
IBD Parents & Anxiety Around DiapersBefore becoming a mom, I asked my GI doctor and Maternal Fetal Medicine physician a million things about Crohn’s disease. What was...reactions2comments
Advocating For Someone Else Part 2In Part 1, when I thought of this title, I had my husband at the forefront of my mind. Why? Because he...reactions2comments
AngerI had a spiritually-oriented therapist once who suggested Crohn's disease could be exacerbated by suppression of feelings. She used to burn a...reactions1comment
IBD Outdoors (& Indoors): Gardening With IBD During a PandemicA lot has gone on in 2020 so far. For me personally, it started with being released from the hospital on the...reactions2comments
Going To The Bathroom AloneThe “bathroom,” is a place of privacy. This is a place where humans take advantage of the quiet time as well. This...reactions2comments
Just because I talk about my IBD every day doesn't mean it controls meSo today I want to talk about something that has been really frustrating to me. Lately, I've been trying to be as...reactions2comments
Showing More Than The Highlight Reel as an IBD MomLiving with IBD takes a lot of balance and often feels like a guessing game. I recently went to dinner with five...reactions2comments
