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...Mental Health isn't just supposed to be talked about a few times throughout the year on the National Awareness Days, its for...

...Being diagnosed with Crohn’s disease is devastating. No one is thrilled to hear that they have an autoimmune condition. It may be...

...I am a face of “Invisible Illness.” I want to show you what living with “invisible” me is like, in hopes others...

...I’ve already mentioned this in a previous post, but I’m pregnant. So far, it’s been an unexpected journey that’s unlike anything I’ve...

...I am guessing most of you reading this have heard some quote referring to how we need to abolish the word “should”...

...One of the benefits of sharing our personal experiences with others is that it allows someone who is going through a difficult...

...In my previous post, I talked about the actual fistula surgery. In this post, I want to describe the recovery. I can’t...

...Sometimes, I forget how desensitized I have become to certain things until something smacks me in the face. I recently found out...

...A diagnosis of Crohn’s disease or ulcerative colitis usually comes with a lot of doctors appointments, medical tests, blood work, medication trial...

...I am not going to lie, I love diet soda. The taste, the carbonation, it's all good. The only problem is that...

...Invisible awareness day; it’s talked about all of the time. We’re aware. Down in the trenches of advocacy and activism in whatever...

...Earlier this year, in order to avoid a colonoscopy, I participated in a non-invasive test that would provide real-time pictures of my...

...Recently, I was asked how living with an invisible illness affects my daily life. I have to be completely honest, upfront before...

...Editor's Note: Response to treatments are different for every person. Please discuss any concerns about medications with your healthcare professional. If you've...

...When I was going through the roughest parts of my disease, hope was the furthest thing from my mind. I was surrounded...

...Types of cysts & abscesses that are not common and need to be talked about. Period. I felt so alone with my...

...Being handed a lifetime sentence with a chronic illness is devastating. The uncertainty, panic, and endless questions wrapped up in a body...

...Searching for and starting a new medication to treat IBD always comes with a hint of hesitation and distress. Personally, I was...

...You're gone. It hurts. Well mentally. It hurts mentally because you were actually the cause of my physical pain. There are days I wish...