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
Did I have IBS first, then Crohn’s?It’s such a common phrase: hindsight is 20/20. But oh is it so true! Looking back at my years leading up to my...reactions2comments
5 Holistic Practices I do for Crohn’sIt wasn’t until about four years after being diagnosed with Crohn’s disease that I became interested in approaching treatment holistically. For the...reactions6comments
Crohn's Disease and Communication PlansIn the age of technology, many of us find our patient communities and support centers online, via social media, apps used to...reactions6comments
Why Love & Touch Matter - Even When It Isn't SexWhy love and touch matters in intimacy - even when it isn’t sex. Recently, I wrote about why touch, self-talk, and affection...reactions5comments
Certain SmellsThere are certain smells that trigger different emotions. As you all know, I spent over one year in the hospital dues to complications...reactions5comments
3 Alternative Therapies that Helped my Severe Rectal InflammationIn the past, I have suffered from horrible inflammation in my rectum. I always felt like it was engorged, inflamed, and just...reactions2comments
We All Need Some Sort Of OutletWhen I was in the hospital in 2002, for my second surgery in two years, I coped by writing poetry. Doctors would...reactions1comment
