Part 2: Agony, Crohn’s and Wedding Dresses – Oh MyMy first appointment trying on wedding dresses didn’t go as planned. The bridal clerk assigned to me at first acted like she...reactions1comment
Hydrating with Crohn's or UCI've always been someone who relied heavily on liquids. Since losing my colon 16 years ago, so much has changed with my...reactions3comments
Nighttime AnxietiesWhile anxiety is very common in today's society, it is even more prevalent among people who suffer from a chronic illness like...reactions1comment
You Can't Cheat IBDOne of the worst parts of living with inflammatory bowel disease has to be that there is no way out. There's no...reactions1comment
How Amazon Prime Helped Me Back On My FeetIt’s not easy to accept help, especially when reaching out and asking people to contribute. I owe a lot of thanks to...reactions1comment
YogaMy fiancé has been going to yoga at her gym for four years. I always thought that the class was boring. The...reactionscomments
My First Humira HangoverUsually, I aim for my blog posts to be full of tips and words of wisdom - but today, I'm actually turning...reactions23comments
Part 1: Agony, Crohn’s and Wedding Dresses – Oh MyThey say searching for your wedding dress should be one of the happiest and most exciting moments of your life. I don’t...reactions2comments
Thankful For My DiagnosisReceiving the news that you have Crohn’s is one of the most devastating, confusing and terrifying experiences a person could possibly go...reactions1comment
MRI ThoughtsWOMP! WOMP! WOMP! - My machine turns on & even though I'm wearing industrial grade ear protection, there is nothing that can...reactions1comment
Being Grateful For The JourneyTomorrow marks my three year anniversary with my J-pouch. I couldn't be more excited. I can't believe how far I've come. From...reactionscomments
What it Means to Live With a Chronic Illness“We who suffer from chronic Lyme can only ask for our loves ones to try to understand and be compassionate about this...reactions1comment
Fighting To Live Without an Ostomy Part 1The anniversary of my second ostomy surgery is coming up and has me doing a lot of thinking. I also recently found...reactionscomments
My First Week of CampFor the twenty-seventh summer, I attended camp this week. I love going to camp, as it has been my summer home since...reactionscomments
In Defense of Being SickDo you ever have those days where you just don’t feel like doing anything? Do you ever have those days where you...reactions2comments
Medical Alert Bracelet For IBD?I was told to wear a medical alert bracelet only two times over the course of my 18 years living with ulcerative...reactionscomments
AngryI will admit I still get angry. I still get angry at the fact that about 5 years of my life was...reactions3comments
I Don't Know How to Tell You This, But...I don’t know how to tell you this, but… I have Crohn’s disease. I think about the times we say something like...reactionscomments
Classic AvoidanceA close work friend of mine has Crohn's Disease also, but has not yet had any surgeries. She like me also has...reactions1comment
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