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
Spoonie FriendsI was diagnosed with Crohn's when I was 15. Thats more time alive that I've been living with Crohn's than not! I...reactions1comment
Let's Talk about Mental HealthMental health and physical health are often linked, with one impacting the other. Mental health, in particular, can be difficult to talk...reactionscomments
Simple Tips For SelfcareLiving with Inflammatory Bowel Disease can often seem like a constant battle. Battling insurance for coverage, doctors for medications, not to mention...reactions1comment
Can We Take A Moment To Appreciate World IBD Day #IBDBeyondBordersThis past Saturday, May 19th was World IBD Day! This year the Crohn's and Colitis Foundation took a different approach to World IBD...reactions1comment
The HoneymoonSo you all know that I have been planning a wedding. The wedding will occur in October of this upcoming year. My fiancé and...reactions2comments
Let's Talk About Cravings and IBDWe all get cravings. Whether it's the urge for something sweet, a need for a plate of starchy carbohydrates, or something specific...reactions9comments
You Decide What Your Mind Is Exposed To and Don't Apologize For It!Growing up, my dad was always into politics and I enjoyed watching and learning with him. One of my favorite things to...reactions4comments
Knowing When to Press Pause on Life With Crohn's and UCTake a moment. Slow down for a second. If you think of your energy level as a gas tank, where's the gauge?...reactions3comments
You Don’t Have Crohn’s? Then Keep Your Comments to Yourself!Unless you’ve been through it yourself, or are a caregiver for someone who’s suffering, you have no idea what it’s like living...reactions28comments
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
The Power of Community When Battling Chronic IllnessCommunity. What does it mean to you? Once you're diagnosed with a chronic illness like Crohn's disease, it means the world. It...reactions2comments
Dear 16 Year-old, Newly Diagnosed SelfDear 16 year old me, In 3 days you will be diagnosed with something that will change your world, little girl. You're...reactionscomments
Juggling the Fatigue of Crohn's and MotherhoodPeople often ask, "what does fatigue from a chronic illness feel like?" It can be difficult to describe. It's much different than...reactions2comments
Numbers and Crohn'sWhen I was diagnosed with Crohn’s, I had no idea about the medical field. I was always so healthy, and never had any...reactionscomments
Not The Self-Care Your Mama Taught You"If you're struggling, you deserve to make self-care a priority. Whether that means lying in bed all day, eating comfort food, crying...reactions1comment
Tips for Dressing Comfortably With An Ostomy BagFiguring out what to wear with an ostomy, especially in the beginning, can be frustrating, discouraging, and a little scary. It's easy...reactions2comments
Weigh In: Share Your IBD Journey!Inflammatory bowel disease affects everyone different and we value each and every story from our community. You can share your personal story...reactionscomments
What IBD Self-Care looks like for meSelf-care is a bit of a buzz word at the moment. It's often talked about in relation to fancy candles or expensive...reactions1comment
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
