Learning How to Eat AgainFrom around February 2008, to about August 2008, I did not eat or drink anything. That’s right, about six months! The reason...reactions1comment
Reality Isn't Always SweetEverything is going to be roses right? Sorry sweetheart. Life with an Ostomy isn't always smooth sailing. You have Crohn's disease. What...reactions1comment
Dating and Intimacy with an Ostomy - Part 3: AdulthoodNow that I have shared a little about my background having lived with an ostomy from the ages of 16-19 and then...reactionscomments
Socialize for Good HealthGoing out with friends may not sound as fun when you feel limited by what you can eat and drink. However, it...reactions1comment
Erring on the Side of Caution with IBDI learned at a very young age that I wasn’t invincible and I honestly wish I hadn’t figured that out so soon...reactions1comment
Stomal Queen!Depending on which country you are from, you will call them a Stomal Therapist, Stomal nurse, Wound care nurse, ostomy nurse, or...reactions1comment
My Metamorphoses With IBDI recently attended an event for patients with ulcerative colitis where we were asked to come up with a word to describe...reactions1comment
Missed ChildhoodI missed out on a childhood. I'm not really sure which specific thing to blame it on. Could it have been the...reactionscomments
Handling "Regular People" Sickness as an IBDerGiven that living with inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) can truly wreak havoc on all aspects of a person's body and life, I...reactions1comment
3 Things to Look for After SurgeryTo be completely honest, I wasn’t sure what to expect after surgery. I had a lot of people telling me what I...reactions1comment
Congress Approves 21st Century Cures ActThis past week, Congress approved a new healthcare-centered bill called the 21st Century Cures Act.The bill allots $6.3 billion dollars towards achieving...reactionscomments
Romantic Relationships with IBDIt is no secret that relationships are hard work in general, but when you add a chronic illness into the mix, it...reactions3comments
3 Tips for Surviving the HolidaysHolidays are meant to be a time of joy and celebration. Unfortunately, the holidays and stress often go hand-in-hand. The traveling, the...reactions1comment
Painsomnia, Psych Meds and Mental Health Part 2I would like to continue where I left off to some degree in Part 1 of this article. Again, I want to...reactions1comment
Confessions of an IBD NinjaMost people living with Crohn’s disease or ulcerative colitis will tell you that inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) is an invisible illness. Life...reactions1comment
Our #GivingTuesday Campaign#GivingTuesday is a global day of giving fueled by the power of social media and collaboration. Celebrated on the Tuesday following Thanksgiving...reactionscomments
The Stress of Events with IBDI had my fair share of weddings this past Summer. And I was in the weddings, as a groomsman. Of course I...reactions5comments
I’m Thankful for Crohn’s Disease this November?Many Americans honor the holiday of Thanksgiving by reflecting on what they are thankful for in life. It’s easy to be thankful...reactions1comment
Being Chronically Ill is a Full-Time JobBeing chronically ill is absolutely, without a doubt a full-time job! Obviously, the severity of a person’s disease will dictate how much...reactions3comments
Aiming for that Tree ChangeI was lucky that my surgery put me into remission, but I wasn't lucky enough to have never felt the crushing agony...reactions1comment
