3 Things You Need To Stop Doing ImmediatelyAs people living with chronic conditions, we tend to live with a lot more stressors than everyone else. We have the stress...reactions2comments
The HolidaysEvery Fall, the “High Holidays” in Judaism is upon us. Since I practice this religion, it is a time spent in synagogue...reactions2comments
When Loss is so RealThe IBD Community has suffered so much loss lately. So many young warriors have lost their battles against this disease. Horrifying isn’t...reactions3comments
Securing ADA Accommodations at Large EventsBefore I began experiencing symptoms of Crohn’s disease, I really enjoyed going to large gatherings such as concerts, performances, conventions, and sporting...reactions2comments
TransitionsWhen I was 16 years old, I decided I wanted to be a filmmaker more than I wanted to be an actress...reactions1comment
Sharing Medication Experiences With OthersOne of the benefits of sharing our personal experiences with others is that it allows someone who is going through a difficult...reactions2comments
504 ContinuedI recently wrote about how I was having trouble getting an accommodation plan for me at work. For those who are not...reactionscomments
Patient vs. Caregiver 2Read Part 1 here. Being a patient is almost easy compared to what I've witnessed as a caregiver. It's hard. But honestly...reactions2comments
"Still Tired": Living With Crohn's FatigueI feel like "still tired" is sometimes the anthem of my life. When my Crohn's disease is active, my fatigue can be...reactions29comments
Disability Advisors & Access to AssistanceIt’s fall. That means back to school. And for many of our readers, that means off to college or university! But they...reactions1comment
IBD Stole My Job, House, Benefits, and Financial SecurityWhat I’m about to tell you is a crisis of conscience that many of us with chronic illnesses mid-career will experience at...reactionscomments
Having an F- It MentalityLike many people, I have always been someone who cared what other people thought. I do think being diagnosed with inflammatory bowel...reactions2comments
How to Fight the Flu with IBDWhile getting “normal people sick” may be inevitable for many of us, here are a few pointers on the Flu. Why it’s...reactions1comment
The PressureWhen living a life full of flares, pain, and worries it can be easy to fall into that category of deep depression...reactions1comment
Let's Talk About Living With A SetonNot long ago, I shared my top tips for living with a fistula. This is still an area of IBD that is...reactions6comments
IBD Patients and Caregivers Become Desensitized To So MuchSometimes, I forget how desensitized I have become to certain things until something smacks me in the face. I recently found out...reactions2comments
World Ostomy Day To Me Part 2Read the first part of this article: World Ostomy Day to Me Part 1 What does World Ostomy Day mean to me?...reactionscomments
World Ostomy Day To Me Part 1What does World Ostomy Day mean to me? I grew up in a family where we didn’t talk or acknowledge that my...reactionscomments
Nine Years LaterAt 23 years old, my health changed. At 23 years old, my life changed. Nine years ago this week, I began experiencing...reactions2comments
House Guests and TastingsLast weekend we had our first house guests at my new townhouse. My fiancé and I welcomed her sister and brother-law in...reactions1comment
