I've had Crohn's Disease for almost 17 years. I'm still learning new things, but for the most part, I know how to handle it. I know what to eat, what not to eat. I know what to avoid and when to hold back on outings and socializing. Sooooo when ... Read some More »
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Why I Didn’t Want to Fall in Love
As you read this, I need you to curtail the "you're crazy" reactions. I'm going to get a little personal today and since I've opened up about my bowel movements how much more personal can I get?? I've mentioned before that I was what I referred to ... Read some More »
A Plea to All Public Bathroom Users
I wrote a similar post on my old blog, may she RIP. Those of us with IBD have to frequent public bathrooms all the time. Many times we are in a hurry and don't have time to deal with the public's nonsense. I'm not trying to be a bitch, but what ... Read some More »
Adventures in Intimacy
Recommended background music for this post. Not that I can read minds, but I know a lot of people are curious about how people with ostomies have sex. Well, the short answer is the same way you have sex without an ostomy. It's not something that ... Read some More »
Adventures in Stoma Complications
Even though life with an ostomy has been great, there can still be issues. Having an ostomy is not a cure for IBD. I don't want to worry or alarm anyone with an ostomy, but there is a small chance that a minor complication may arise. Wound Care ... Read some More »
Adventures in Dating
I've gone back and forth on writing this. How do I begin to tackle this topic? I was single for much of my twenties, so I have some stories. Crohn's did sideline me for a few years because I let it get the better of me. I thought I would share a few ... Read some More »
Adventures in Travel: Tips for Traveling with IBD
There are times in between all the hospital stays where you get to live your life, and maybe even travel a bit. I've put together a few tips based on my own experiences on what you should know about traveling if you have Crohn's Disease or Ulcerative ... Read some More »
Stop Saying “It Could Be Worse”
I know you mean well, and I know a lot of people don't know what to say to someone to cheer them up, but telling me "It could be worse" is not what I want to hear. This is what I hear; that my problem doesn't mean anything, that I'm ungrateful, that ... Read some More »
Adventures in Colonoscopy Preps
I honestly can't tell you how many colonoscopies I've had. I was 9 years old the first time, and even though I've had countless colonoscopies over the last 21 years, it doesn't get easier. It's one of those things that you need to suck up and ... Read some More »