I Set An Intention for 2020 to Find Joy, Here’s How That Went...Last year, as we entered 2020, I wrote about setting an intention versus a resolution. My intention was to find joy, at...reactions3comments
The Value Of A Detour...I got caught driving in the recent hurricane. Pounding rain. Flash floods. High winds. Trucks dumping so much water on my windshield...reactions3comments
Therapy Pet......Growing up I never had pets. My parents just didn’t allow it. I don’t think they wanted to be responsible for the...reactionscomments
The (Virtual) Doctor Is In! Sharing Telehealth Experiences...As the COVID-19 pandemic continues, telehealth is being used by more and more people. Telehealth is also sometimes called telemedicine or virtual...reactionscomments
We All Deserve To Feel Seen & Heard...To the anxiety-ridden patient, I see you. I understand your fears although there are times you may feel they are invalid. I...reactions3comments
Losing My Focus and Finding Myself: My Journey with IBD in Academia...I started graduate school with a vision of what this chapter of my life would be like. I envisioned interesting research, compelling...reactions9comments
UC during an Ice Storm...What do you get when you mix an ice storm with a colitis sufferer, a loss of electricity, and the final drip-drip...reactionscomments
New Year’s Resolutions From A Thirty-Year Crohn’s Patient...In 2020, many of us had lofty plans. Sadly, in many cases, these plans were totally shattered. Careers were put on hold...reactionscomments
Searching for a New House with IBD in a Pandemic...This past year, my daughter grew into a toddler. She wanted to move around more, and do more, and see more, and...reactionscomments
Where’s My Psychological Support?...I don’t know if it’s the same in the U.S., but here in the UK, people with inflammatory bowel disease often don’t...reactionscomments
How To Power Through Gotta-Go Moments With Combat Breathing...Another morning spent too long in the bathroom. Now I’m running late for work. IBD sufferers are familiar with the pains of...reactions1comment
In Remission: Feeling "Survivor Guilt" When I Hear Others' Struggles...Once diagnosed with Crohn's disease, we technically all fall into the same category: Crohn's patients. However, our journey while living with this...reactionscomments
We’re Not “Fussy Eaters"!...I hate being thought of as a fussy eater. I really don’t think I am, but of course, IBD often dictates what...reactions5comments
Pineapple, Turmeric, & Peanut Butter Frozen Smoothie Bowl...Today I'm back with another recipe and it's my pineapple, turmeric, and peanut butter frozen smoothie bowl. If you feel like you...reactionscomments
PRN Medications: What, Why, When & How?...As someone who has lived with Crohn’s disease for quite a long time now, I feel like I’ve figured a few things...reactionscomments
Krystal Miller...Krystal was previously an advocate on InflammatoryBowelDisease.net. Krystal a Crohnie, a mama of 2 babies and a mighty advocate for raising awareness...
Julia Gaspare-Pruchnicki...Julia was previously an advocate on InflammatoryBowelDisease.net. Julia Gaspare-Pruchnicki is a 24-year-old medical student in Cleveland, OH. She has had much experience...
Jackie Zimmerman...Jackie was previously an advocate on InflammatoryBowelDisease.net. Jackie Zimmerman has been in the patient advocacy game for over a decade and has...
Building a Strong Relationship While Crohn’s Tore Me Down...My boyfriend of 5 years and I will be getting engaged this year. Why did it take so long for us to commit...reactionscomments
Dreaming About Remission...I was diagnosed with Crohn’s disease in 2011, and I have yet to hit remission. It has been a hard journey and...reactionscomments
