Today Bell hosts their annual "Bell Let's Talk" day to raise awareness for mental health so I thought I would take the opportunity to share my own experience with anxiety/depression and hopefully help others know that they are not alone. I suppose my journey with anxiety began in elementary school. Having Turner's Syndrome meant I … Continue reading Mental Health & The Gut Connection
Crohn’s Disease
Addressing IBD Misconceptions
As I've been living with my IBD diagnosis for three years now, I thought I would come on here and address some of the misconceptions that people often have about these diseases and bring some further understanding and awareness to these diseases. IBD and IBS are the same thing This is probably the most common … Continue reading Addressing IBD Misconceptions
My Crohn’s Diagnosis Story (Part 2)
When I got back home again I did my best to hide my symptoms from my parents (vomiting episodes, lack of appetite etc.) but it wasn't always easy to do and my mom would often get frustrated when I couldn't finish my plate. Thankfully things got a little better that summer and fall when I … Continue reading My Crohn’s Diagnosis Story (Part 2)
My Crohn’s Diagnosis Story (Part 1)
January 22, 2017 is a day I will never forget. It was one of the hardest days and yet best days of my life as I was finally given an answer to the painful digestive issues that had plagued me for years. I know I've talked a lot about the trouble I've had since with … Continue reading My Crohn’s Diagnosis Story (Part 1)
Living Life On A Rollercoaster…
“My mama always said life was like a box of chocolates. You never know what you're gonna get.” -Forrest Gump According to one of the most iconic scenes in the history of film life may be like a box of chocolates, but I'm pretty sure that anyone living with a chronic health condition like myself … Continue reading Living Life On A Rollercoaster…
Living With Crohn’s Takes Guts: My Journey With IBD
For most of you, November is just a month like any other month, but for me and others living with Crohn's and Colitis, November 1st began IBD Awareness Month and another chance to share our stories of living with the disease as well as share why support, awareness and increased research about the disease are … Continue reading Living With Crohn’s Takes Guts: My Journey With IBD
Breaking Up Is Hard to Do…
As many of you who have followed my journey with Crohn's know, when I was first diagnosed back in January 2017, I was put on two different medications, an immune suppressant called Imuran, and a TNF blocker (also called a biologic) named Inflectra. At the time I was told that if all went well, I … Continue reading Breaking Up Is Hard to Do…
From Fear to Faith: What Living With A Chronic Disease Has Taught Me
"For God has not given us a spirit of fear, but of power and of love and of a sound mind." (2 Timothy 1:7) As we have now put 2017 behind us, the year that started my journey with Crohn's, and embrace 2018, two words stand out in my mind: fear and faith. These two … Continue reading From Fear to Faith: What Living With A Chronic Disease Has Taught Me
Suffering… This Is The Message Of The Cross
So it's been a while since I've written an update and boy has a lot happened since my last post! For starters, I've now started on Imuran, a general immune suppressant drug that will hopefully stop my body from attacking my digestive system and allow it to heal. I have also had two Inflectra infusions, another … Continue reading Suffering… This Is The Message Of The Cross
Bearing Patiently
"I say to myself, 'the Lord is my portion; therefore I will wait for him.' The Lord is good to those whose hope is in him, to the one who seeks him; it is good to wait quietly for the salvation of the Lord. It is good for a man to bear the yoke while he … Continue reading Bearing Patiently
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