Post-Surgery Pain ManagementI have to admit, I have a strong threshold for pain. It's probably because of the years and years of spending time...reactions1comment
Missing OutWhen I was 15 I ran away from home. The stress from that triggered a 10kg loss within 2 weeks of my...reactions1comment
What Women Should Know When Living with IBDWith all of the organs involved with Crohn's Disease, it's easy to see how there can be issues with "neighboring parts." Will...reactions3comments
Living with an Ostomy: 5 Tips for the New OstomateLiving with any kind of ostomy can be difficult. On one hand, you have the physical changes a person goes through after...reactionscomments
Mental Health and Self CareMental Health isn't just supposed to be talked about a few times throughout the year on the National Awareness Days, its for...reactions1comment
9 Life Hacks for Living With a FistulaAround 2 years ago I experienced one of the worst periods of my life: I had a fistula. If you haven't heard...reactions1comment
You're More Than Just a NumberStatistics. Numbers. Research studies. When battling inflammatory bowel disease, it's easy to feel like you're just another number. A patient, but not...reactions1comment
When I See Pharma CommercialsWe see commercials for pharmaceutical drugs and treatments all the time now, but they don't seem to understand what it's really like...reactions1comment
Getting Intimate With an OstomyResuming a normal sex life after surgery can be intimidating for both you and your partner. After the intensive surgery that your...reactionscomments
It's Okay Not to Be OkayOne thing I absolutely love to talk about is mental health. Whether it's on my blog, Chronically Strong, my social media and other...reactions5comments
2018 Goals for Self-CareIt's important to be able to recognize when you need to breathe, take a moment, perhaps step back and get a clearer...reactions1comment
Milk and IBD: Friend or Foe?One of the most frustrating things about life with inflammatory bowel disease is how it varies so much between us. I recently...reactions1comment
New Year, New Tools: 5 Integrative Health Resources to Explore in 2018A new year has arrived yet again. Resolutions are set (and underway), intentions are made (and in progress) and you're waiting to...reactionscomments
Weird Symptoms: Pyoderma GangrenosumMany of us know that Crohn’s disease and ulcerative colitis can come with extraintestinal manifestations. In fact, one of the things I...reactions40comments
The Long Road to IBD DiagnosisIn our recent 2017 IBD In America survey, the community told us that getting a diagnosis can be difficult! 62% of respondents...reactionscomments
IBD Awareness Month Giveaway Terms and ConditionsOfficial Rules, Terms and Conditions for the IBD Awareness Month Giveaway NO PURCHASE NECESSARY TO ENTER OR WIN. A PURCHASE DOES NOT...reactionscomments
Give Yourself Permission to LiveSo, you’re living with Crohn’s Disease, a chronic illness that plagues your life with stomach pains, exhaustion, strict diets, and urgent trips...reactions1comment
5 Ways to Use Social Media to Your AdvantageSocial media runs the world when it comes to the way we communicate, learn about news and express ourselves. While it often...reactions1comment
New Years Resolutions: Setting Myself Up with Goals or Disappointment?I am a person who always gets excited for a new year. It signifies a fresh start for me. A chance to...reactions1comment
Holidays Are For Healthcare Providers, TooHappy holidays everyone; it's insane how fast 2017 passed by. In honor of the holidays and December being my 3 year anniversary...reactions1comment
