I Am More Than ThisSeveral years ago, during the height of my struggles with symptoms that were later attributed to Crohn’s disease, I spent some time...reactionscomments
You're Not a Failure for Choosing MedicationHave you ever seen something in a book, magazine, or online in a meme that resonates deep down to your core? I...reactionscomments
Roommates: Blessing or Curse | Part 2Living with someone isn't the easiest thing to do. I wrote more about that in Part 1. I don't imagine having a...reactionscomments
The Uninviting Armchair in the CornerAs a patient with IBD, you have likely spent some time admitted to the hospital. You’ve also probably learned that almost every...reactions2comments
Accessible Devices/Technology That Made 2018 Easier On Me2018 brought a lot of changes for me. I started out with a bit of a flare that resulted in my being...reactionscomments
Finding Your Passion Through PainIt's so crazy how something can be so bad, yet bring so much good to your life. My condition has taken so...reactionscomments
Working from home options when living with IBDRecently, I wrote about how beneficial being my own boss is for me and, by extension, my illness. Since leaving full-time employment as...reactions1comment
The Moments BetweenThe moments between are the hardest. The moments between needles and their cold pinches. The moments between labs spent waiting in quiet...reactions8comments
IBD and Other Health ConditionsCoping with IBD can bring about a fair amount of challenges. Navigating life with IBD and one or more additional medical conditions...reactionscomments
How a Lifestyle Change Saved My LifeIn the summer of 2013, I had just gotten out of the hospital for my 4th Crohn’s flare over two years. I...reactions5comments
Chronic RoutineIn the years since I first showed symptoms of Crohn’s disease, I have gotten intimately familiar with what the chronic illness journey...reactionscomments
The Best or None at AllYou can have the best insurance, with all the perks. You can have low copays and low deductibles (I don’t know if...reactionscomments
The Chair, Why I(BD) Can’t Have Nice ThingsMy husband (fiancé at the time), was handling the finances for buying our first home. This left me feeling like I had...reactionscomments
Remission DefinedIt’s possible for individuals with IBD to experience periods of remission. During these times, IBD symptoms significantly decrease or disappear altogether. Remission...reactions8comments
7 things I wish I'd known about Humira (before I started it!)I am almost six months into my Humira journey now-and I thought I'd spend some time today sharing the things I wish...reactions1comment
Things I Hate Hearing Living with Chronic IllnessLiving with a chronic illness like Crohn's disease or ulcerative colitis is hard. So many aspects of the condition are invisible which...reactions5comments
It's Okay To Love YourselfI spent years hating myself. I hated myself for being sick. I hated myself for being different. I hated myself for being...reactionscomments
Goals for 2019In life, we all have goals. As we approach the new year, I always make goals for myself that will help me...reactions1comment
The Perfect BathroomBefore I was diagnosed with Crohn’s disease, I really hated using the bathroom, especially if it wasn’t my own. If I could...reactions4comments
Crohn’s Disease Crashed My WeddingI’ve been living with the fun that is Crohn’s disease for more than half my life. Like most other trips I’ve planned...reactions3comments
