Dear Husband, I Just Can't TonightEditor's Note: The content of this article is graphic in nature and may be a trigger for some individuals. To my darling...reactions2comments
When Crohn's Comes with MigrainesYesterday started off as what one would consider a good day. It was pretty "normal" to say the least. I woke up...reactions5comments
Does Stress Affect IBD?Have you ever noticed that your inflammatory bowel disease tends to get worse during times when you’re under a lot of stress...reactions1comment
20 Small Things I Can Accomplish in 2020With the start of 2020 and a new decade, Kelly is sharing 20 small things that she can accomplish this year. Never...reactions1comment
What Happens When Doctors Minimize: Part 1When someone is initially diagnosed with a chronic condition like ulcerative colitis or Crohn’s disease, that person and their family understandably don’t...reactionscomments
Tips For Dating With IBDThis past weekend I did an interview and one of the questions asked what advice would I give to someone who is...reactionscomments
Becoming a Caregiver While Living With Crohn’sI’ve filled this page and deleted it several times already. It's hard to while seeing a myriad of visual reminders of where...reactions1comment
Romantic Relationships with IBDIt is no secret that relationships are hard work in general, but when you add a chronic illness into the mix, it...reactions3comments
Advice for Planning a Destination Wedding with IBD“There’s no secret to balance. You just have to feel the waves.” - Frank Herbert Every single person has their happy place...reactions2comments
Why I Chose Not to Participate in a Study, This TimeHave you participated in a study? I haven’t, but I’ve always wanted to. I love science. And since I’m not a scientist...reactions2comments
How to Survive a Hospital StayBeing admitted to the hospital is never any fun. Nor is it easy to accept. But if you have lived with inflammatory...reactionscomments
How A Photo Brought Back Old WoundsWe celebrated National Ostomy Awareness Day in October. It was so amazing seeing all of my strong beautiful friends and even strangers...reactions1comment
New Year, New Insurance, Same HeadacheIn October of 2019, I received a letter in the mail indicating that my husband's employer was changing insurance providers for 2020...reactions4comments
Embracing Your New NormalIt is no secret that a diagnosis of IBD (Crohn’s disease and ulcerative colitis) can turn your world upside down. I remember...reactions1comment
Germs are scary!Germs are gross right? Unfortunately, we cannot control all germs and getting sick can be inevitable. For me, cold and flu season...reactions3comments
IBD Made Me Obsessed with My Baby's PooBeing diagnosed with ulcerative colitis changed me in a lot of ways. Mostly, I think, for the better. For instance, I’m more...reactions1comment
Give Yourself Permission To FeelI was recently watching an episode of Ted Talks. If you're not familiar with Ted Talks, it's basically a "nonprofit dedicated to...reactions1comment
Think you might have IBD? Here's what you can do!Digestive issues can lead to a lot of confusion. What is causing this pain? Where is the blood in the toilet coming...reactions1comment
Black Friday Hospital Visit!My last article talked about the reasons why I had to go to the hospital. Remember, I was very dehydrated, and dealing...reactions1comment
Why Is It Always About Yoga?Do you ever notice that when you tell someone that you live with a chronic illness, a lot of times you get...reactions2comments
