How I Told My Boyfriend About My OstomyThe day I decided to tell my boyfriend that I had an ileostomy, I was a nervous wreck. In my head, I...reactions2comments
Holidays, IBD & FoodWith the holiday season upon us, I wanted to take a moment to remind a few people that the holidays are not...reactions4comments
Vitamin D and IBD: What's the Link?Now we're officially approaching freezing weather territory, there's one vitamin we're far more likely to be deficient in: Vitamin D. We all...reactions2comments
Stop Looking Back; Look ForwardIt's so easy to think about life before diagnosis. Reminiscing about that precious time of invincibility. Whether you were going to have...reactions1comment
Meet the Woman Turning IBD into an Art ExhibitionOne of the biggest problems we all face in raising awareness of IBD is that it's so difficult to explain. Everything from...reactions1comment
How Can IBD Affect Your Gums and Teeth?I recently had one of my semi-annual dentist appointments and was dismayed to hear that my gums had severely receded since my...reactions7comments
Before and After: The Pictures We Don't Want You To SeeAsk anyone who's been on high doses of prednisone for any given time, and I guarantee you they won't brag about how...reactions1comment
Single & NOT PregnantThis holiday, not only was I surrounded by my immediate family, as most are, but also by my work family. They care...reactions1comment
Let's Hear It for the CaretakersYou don't need to wear a cape to be a super hero. You don't personally need to struggle with chronic illness to...reactions1comment
What Can Giving Back Give You?Giving can seem like a one way street. We let go of something that belongs to us - often my money or...reactions1comment
The Big Bathroom StallThere’s a widespread misconception about the big bathroom stall. According to my former coworker: “The big bathroom (stall) is (only) for old...reactions2comments
Why We to Talk More About Diet and IBDBefore I begin, let me be clear about what I'm asking in today's post. I'm not going to spend the next 500 words...reactions1comment
Pushing Myself Beyond Medical AdviceYou’re bound to have a different opinion than some of the care providers you may have on your healthcare team.Then there will...reactions1comment
The Comment that Made Me So Angry I Had to Write This Straight AwayI’ve just seen the most heartbreaking image. It was of a 10-year old boy with a tube in his nose sitting in...reactions1comment
Accepting Your New YouOftentimes, people with diseases, such as IBD, feel an urgency to straighten out their lives, examine their purpose, and confront the reality...reactions3comments
Why a Colonoscopy is So Much More with IBDIt's no surprise, people can't stand the thought of getting a colonoscopy. Whether it's your 60-year-old dad, your grandma or... yourself. Unfortunately...reactions4comments
Dating with an OstomyDating with an ostomy can be daunting and a little frightening. It’s hard to put yourself out there in the first place...reactions1comment
10 Things To Do On Bed RestBeing on bed rest is never fun. It can be long, dreary, and time-consuming. With ulcerative colitis, we can find ourselves on...reactions1comment
How IBD Can Impact Your Eyes: Iritis and UveitisWe all know that Crohn’s disease and ulcerative colitis can affect the body in many different ways, both within the digestive tract...reactions4comments
The Power of Saying: "I Have IBD"There's something to be said for connecting with someone who lives your reality. You can go from being perfect strangers to what...reactions1comment
