How I Avoid the Flu While Traveling with Crohn’sCrohn’s is my constant companion. It’s lived within me for three decades and isn’t going anywhere anytime soon. Regardless of living in...reactions1comment
What is Bravery?A couple of years ago, a few girls started a revolutionary movement called “Get Your Belly Out.” Sahara Fleetwood-Beresford posted a photo...reactionscomments
Destination WeddingIn a few weeks, I will be attending a destination wedding. Yep, you are all wondering where I am going. I am...reactions1comment
The Healing Power Of The SunIn real estate, there is an often repeated adage: “location, location, location.” The same might be true for IBD. As Crohn's and...reactions2comments
My Humira Journey: 4 months onWay back in August, I blogged about my experiences of a Humira hangover. I shared how drowsy, foggy and fatigued I felt after...reactions1comment
Both Joy and Sorrow Are Meant to be SharedAs a person who is an Enneagram 2, who’s favorite book is “If You Feel Too Much” by Jamie Tworkowski, and who...reactions4comments
Staying positive during a Crohn’s FlareStaying positive during a Crohn’s flare is always easier said than done. When my symptoms get severe, I truly can turn into...reactionscomments
Single Mom + IBDThis past October, I celebrated the 10th anniversary of giving birth to my son. It was also the 8th anniversary of my...reactions3comments
Today Wasn't a Good DayYou know how you wake up somedays and you can just feel it's not going to be a good day. As if...reactions2comments
I Finally Saw Another WOCNI have lived with two traditional ileostomies in my life. The first one was when I was 16 and the second (and...reactions3comments
Look Good, Feel GoodIt’s no secret that dealing with a Crohn’s flare is hard. Not only does it take a physical toll on your body...reactions2comments
The Most Dehumanizing Moments I've Experienced with IBDHaving Crohn’s disease comes with several less than desirable moments. For example, having diarrhea frequently and urgently, with occasional loss of control...reactions6comments
Losing My IBD Specialist, Again - The Backup PlanI previously wrote about how I lost my first IBD specialist. She moved out of state for an amazing opportunity. Well, I am...reactionscomments
The New MommyI can remember it like it was yesterday. The cold, sterile room, the hint of hand sanitizer combined with the smell of...reactions1comment
Hospital Food Really SucksToday, I’m going to talk about a bit of a lighter subject: hospital food. Man, that Jello can be incredibly firm, almost...reactionscomments
The Out-of-Body Patient ExperienceThere is something that happens to me often when I am hospitalized for a long time, I have a major surgery, or even...reactions1comment
Chronic Fatigue Syndrome and Crohn's DiseaseSadly, most people with inflammatory bowel disease don't just suffer from one condition. Not only does having one autoimmune disease make you...reactions3comments
New Medication This Month!For the last seven years, I have been taking numerous amounts of medications to make sure my Crohn’s stays in remission. It...reactionscomments
Does Crohn's Disease Affect Your Birth Plan?When I fell pregnant a year or so ago, one of the first questions I had was about how my Crohn's disease...reactions1comment
Crohn's and the Unknown With Starting a FamilyLast month felt like the ultimate slap in the face. It follows a long line of smaller slaps in the face from...reactions1comment
