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10 Things I Wish People Knew About IBD

Crohn’s Disease, Ulcerative Colitis and any form of Inflammatory Bowel Disease (IBD) is widely misunderstood due to lack of awareness.  There are so many aspects to IBD that most are unaware of. And since May 19th was World IBD Day, I have collaborated…

When Family Doesn’t Support Your Chronic Illness

Living with a Chronic Illness, like Crohn’s Disease in my personal case, is hard enough just with the physical symptoms that arise day to day.  It’s like trying to keep your head above water in the middle of a frightening storm…

6 Amazing Ways to Help Someone with IBD!

World IBD Day is on May 19, so in lieu of spreading awareness, I thought it would be great to talk about ways you can help someone with Inflammatory Bowel Disease.  That’s right, if you have Crohn’s Disease, Ulcerative Colitis, Microscopic Colitis…

How Crohn’s Disease Cracked My Heart

The Crohn’s Disease journey is hard, to say the least.  And if you have Ulcerative Colitis or any form of Inflammatory Bowel Disease, I know you understand what I mean. Chronic Illness is not for the faint of heart.  It is exhausting…