To The Newly Diagnosed, I See YouYou've just been diagnosed with inflammatory bowel disease. You're scared and a little embarrassed to even say the words. You don't want...reactionscomments
I’m Too LittleWhen my phone began ringing early-Friday morning, I felt something wasn’t right, but my head was so heavy with sleep I couldn’t...reactionscomments
The Hotel BathroomWhen I first was diagnosed with Crohn’s, I was afraid to leave the house. You couldn’t pay me enough money to travel, and...reactions6comments
You Can Get Pregnant After SurgeryI spend a lot of time talking with fellow inflammatory bowel disease patients. Several times a month, I get questions from women...reactionscomments
How I Nearly Let Crohn’s Ruin Our EngagementIt was a dark and stormy night. Seriously, it was. The weather matched my mood, exactly. I was not feelin’ the day...reactions1comment
Being the Sick FriendThe unspoken label no one wants, but is referred to anyway.. the "sick" friend. Not everyone has one, but in a world full...reactions1comment
The ScarMy stomach looks like I have been through a war. If you saw me walking down the beach, would say to yourself: Wow...reactions2comments
8 tips for flying with IBDSummer is upon us and for many of us, that means jetting off to somewhere exotic. When I was first diagnosed, I...reactions1comment
5 tips for living abroad with IBDMy Crohn's Disease journey actually began in China-of all places. Despite having symptoms for almost 12 years when living in the UK...reactions1comment
Different Types of AdvocatesThe term ‘Patient Advocate’ can be a bit controversial and misleading at times. There is no one definition to show exactly what...reactionscomments
Eff Your Beauty StandardsEff Your Beauty Standards is a movement created by Tess Holiday and it's one I am extremely passionate about. Media in all...reactions1comment
Guilt of Failing MedsLet's talk about an uncomfortable topic today: when medications fail you.. rather when YOU failed medications. There is much guilt, anger, and denial...reactions1comment
Socially awkwardI'm going to blame the fact that I've only ever known life being sick as the excuse to why I am so...reactionscomments
13 Tips For Traveling with IBDYou want to participate and enjoy, but unfortunately you have more on your plate to worry about than the average bear. Fact...reactions1comment
When The Patient Is The CaregiverLiving with autoimmune diseases and the challenges they bring is enough for any one human. Then pack on raising and caring for...reactions1comment
It Is Difficult To Be Your Own Advocate When You Are So IllWe all hear how important it is to be your own advocate. I think everyone with a chronic illness has heard how...reactions1comment
Breastfeeding with a J-PouchPatients living with Crohn’s disease and ulcerative colitis know all too well that malnutrition is a common occurrence. Not to mention a...reactions1comment
The Shame of a Shower ChairLast month, I was hospitalized for the majority of its entirety. Upon each release, it was evident how weak I had become...reactions1comment
The Fear of the TaperI felt great! I could eat whatever I wanted, with very little issues. I knew that steroids were just a band-aid and...reactions3comments
Things Left UnsaidFrom things our doctor's didn't mention when we were diagnosed, (that they probably should have). To the things we ourselves withhold from...reactions1comment
