Back to School ChecklistSo you have IBD. And you're entering your first year of college or you're returning for another academic year. Where to start.. Maybe...reactions2comments
Wait, How Much is it?With any disease, it comes with a cost. It’s not just the emotional cost of dealing with something that comes on unexpected. There...reactionscomments
The Hardest Time of YearThis year was probably the toughest year living with my Crohn’s Disease. The weird part? It didn’t even involve surgery - most...reactions1comment
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
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
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
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
Navigating Family Get-Togethers During a Flare up!Family gatherings are a time to indulge in family favorites that may be more decadent than your usual fare. You may find...reactions1comment
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
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
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
Which Types of Doctors Should I see with my IBD?For many of us living with IBD, it seems like our care team is bigger than our immediate families. But there are...reactions1comment
I Am GratefulI live in Australia and Bali is like our go-to place for quick, tropical, and CHEAP holidays. Bali comes with risks though...reactions1comment
Medications Troubles Part 2This article starts in part 1. I was starting to get angry. I just didn’t understand how the doctor’s office can screw...reactions1comment
Medication TroublesI have been taking the same medication for my Crohn’s for the last six years. It is different than my oral medication. This medication...reactionscomments
