You would think it's common sense that fatigue comes with a chronic illness, but some people don't really understand. Right now, as I'm writing this (from bed), I want to go to sleep. I slept through the night, went to bed on time and woke up after ... Read some More »
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Adventures in Guilt
I work a full time job and if you are reading this then you know I have a chronic illness and with that comes sick days. When I've made the decision that I can't go into work I then have to call work and let them know, usually I call my boss (or ... Read some More »
Things I Won’t Apologize For
Having to cancel plans Calling out sick Ordering my food in a special and complicated way Asking for more time Being "boring" Not meeting someone's expectations Making jokes about my illness My opinions Getting a second ... Read some More »
Adventures in Bowel Obstructions
All of us crohnies have a different set of symptoms, not everyone presents the same. My first few years I basically had nothing but non-stop bloody diarrhea, which led to other issues (dehydration, anemia, malnutrition). I would be hospitalized for a ... 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 »