I am sharing a video that is EXCLUSIVELY for readers of my blog. I wrote this poem on a whim after reciting a few verses to my husband. He fell in love with it instantly and I was inspired to turn it into a (non-animated) video. It’s illustrated, but not animated. DISCLAIMER: I have suffered with Ulcerative Colitis for…
Do you remember when you first started showing symptoms of your disease?I remember thinking it was just a stomach bug mixed with vicious hemorrhoids. I had a basic understanding. I knew something was wrong. And that I was going to the bathroom a lot. I even remember telling my husband (then boyfriend) that my stomach was upset and had been…
“Oh! So you poop a lot…?”“Yeah, I had a really bad stomach bug last year, I know exactly how you feel.”“You don’t look sick…”Phrases like these can make any person with Crohn’s Disease or Ulcerative Colitis furious. These phrases, on the surface, can seem demeaning, insulting and downright hurtful. My response to this? Don’t be too hard on these…
When it comes to chronic illness, ignorance is not bliss! This week a friend of mine was admitted to the hospital for liver and kidney failure because of harsh medications. One of the many medications given to those living with Inflammatory Bowel Disease. Having a chronic illness such as Crohn’s Disease and Ulcerative Colitis are much more complex than a tummy ache…
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