No Longer EmbarrassedBowel habits have not always been a subject I was comfortable in discussing...whether it be with family, friends or strangers. Everyone knows...reactions2comments
What Did it Feel Like When You Realized that You Forgot?To be honest, I completely forgot. I forgot what it was like to live a life that didn’t look like this. Labs...reactions6comments
Surviving Heartbreak with IBDSometimes it’s easier to blame every terrible moment on inflammatory bowel disease (IBD). It seems like the only logical thing to do...reactions1comment
14 Years Later - A Family Room PerspectiveThis room is full of emotions. This is the room that 14 yeas ago, my parents would be pulled from and told...reactions1comment
“Trust Your Gut” & the Irony Behind this SentimentI was a normal 23 year old when my life turned upside down. Outside of a very intense figure skating accident and...reactions2comments
Shout Out to the CaregiversThe ones who take off from work to be with us during long and sometimes tough procedures. The ones who would drop...reactions1comment
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
