Restroom Access Cards

Back when I was first diagnosed with ulcerative colitis, I came across myibd.org. There I found a FREE Restroom Access Card. I was elated to have another tool in my IBD belt to help me when I was in need. I loved that it was professional looking. I loved that it was made of PLASTIC and therefore durable. I…

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The 7 Stages of a Colonoscopy

Last year I polled my followers asking them what the next topic that my comic strip should cover. An overwhelming number of you decided that it should be a colonoscopy. I have spent over a year working on this one. It kept growing and growing. I call it, the 7 Stages of a Colonoscopy. I took the 7 stages…

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IA – The Ileostomy & Internal Pouch Support Group

I’ve never written a blog post before but when Colitis Ninja asked me to write about the charity I volunteer for I couldn’t resist. I am the Internal Pouch Co-ordinator for IA – the ileostomy & internal pouch support group which is the national charity for those with ileostomies and pouches in Great Britain and Ireland. Our primary aim…

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#HAWMC: Day 20, “Travel Time”

CHALLENGE: Travel Time. If you could travel anywhere in the world, where would you go and why? Maybe you’ve already traveled to an exciting place and want to go back. We know that traveling with a chronic illness can be challenging, so any tips for others that you can share would be great! #HAWMC I have decided to create…

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