Blog Posts

That Feeling You Get When You Can’t Catch a Break

Ya’ll… I’ll be honest with you right now. Let’s be real. I need to vent. So, some of you may already know that I recently had surgery to repair a fistula. If you didn’t, you know now. Two weeks after surgery, I was in the clear… meaning I was considered healed up and my surgeon “set me free.”  Unfortunately, that…

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What Makes Your Cards Different?

Today, there are a few things that need to be addressed. Ever so often I get questions or comments about my Medical Alert and Restroom Access Cards–and why I charge for them when there are “free” items out there for patients to acquire. A few years back, I wrote a post specifically about the Restroom Access Cards. But because…

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I’m Back! Balancing Motherhood & IBD Awareness – #myIBD

I’m Back… It’s been a while since I’ve written anything on my blog. And honestly? I’ve been feeling really guilty about it. I wish I could tell you some amazing stories or give you some better excuses for the reasons I’ve been MIA, but I can’t. Because I don’t really have any. My biggest reason for being away for…

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You CAN Have a “Normal” Life with Ulcerative Colitis

You CAN Have a Normal Life with UC Lately I haven’t been very reliable when it comes to raising awareness and advocacy. My excuse is that it all boils down to one phrase: life happens. Before November 2016 I was always involved and active in the IBD community. I am passionate about supporting others with ulcerative colitis–especially new j-pouchers. Then my life changed…

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