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My husband (fiancé at the time), was handling the finances for buying our first home. This left me feeling like I had to pull my weight in other avenues. I...

It’s possible for individuals with IBD to experience periods of remission. During these times, IBD symptoms significantly decrease or disappear altogether. Remission can occur at any time, and last for...

I am almost six months into my Humira journey now-and I thought I'd spend some time today sharing the things I wish I'd known before starting it. Beginning any biological...

Living with a chronic illness like Crohn's disease or ulcerative colitis is hard. So many aspects of the condition are invisible which makes it even harder in a sense. Others...

I spent years hating myself. I hated myself for being sick. I hated myself for being different. I hated myself for being diagnosed with a chronic (highly stigmatized) condition. And...

In life, we all have goals. As we approach the new year, I always make goals for myself that will help me become a better person and take even more...

Before I was diagnosed with Crohn’s disease, I really hated using the bathroom, especially if it wasn’t my own. If I could make it home in time, then I would...

I’ve been living with the fun that is Crohn’s disease for more than half my life. Like most other trips I’ve planned, I tried my best to plan our wedding...

In my experience, writing about my life with Crohn’s disease has felt like a good way to share my story with others, to grow and expand my community, and to...

In this video, I talk about how important taking breaks, saying no & seeking professional help for stress, physical & mental stability and caregiver burnout...

Dear Krystal, It’s kind of weird to write this because all the way along our journey, I’ve never really felt like I would change much. In fact, I’ve always felt...

Once you've lived with a chronic illness for a while, you get a lot of compliments. People admire you for dealing with the things you're obligated to deal with simply...

It's time once again to reflect on the year gone by and set intentions for the one ahead. When it comes to new year's resolutions, many of us tend to...

"adapt or die. as many times as we’ve heard it, the lesson doesn’t get easier. the problem is we’re human. we want more than just to survive. we want to...

Have you ever had a doctor who treats your IBD and means the world to you, and now they can no longer see you? I have. I’m going on my...

This year has been hard. I honestly can't say it's been a good year. It's been a long one. It's been a complicated one. I can't say it's been a...

Have you ever been in such a tight spot physically, emotionally, or financially that you find different ways to justify splurging on something you normally wouldn't buy, use, or do...

This past weekend I did an interview and one of the questions asked what advice would I give to someone who is new to dating with IBD. When it comes...

Being a teacher has its pros and cons. Cons are that you deal with student’s behavior that can be challenging. But the pros are having summers off, a good pension...

Inflammatory Bowel Disease (IBD) can cause significant pain in the body, leading many people who live with the condition to seek out ways to manage their pain. While doctors may...