Today, I'm so grateful for my disease and the constant struggles it has brought into my life. I'm stronger than Crohn's disease and it took going through hell for me to realize that for myself. Now I use what I have learned through the many hardships and tough lessons I've experienced throughout my life to help others find a way out of the darkness.
Diet can definitely be a four letter word. Just hearing this word can produce tremendous anxiety for some.
“Why are you trying to lose weight when you’re already so skinny?” This is always the first question I get when I say I practice intermittent fasting. No, I’m not trying to lose weight. I'm giving my digestive system a break and practicing self-control.
When you have IBD, you often feel like you're in a battle for the bathroom. Here are some tactics to conquer the bathroom battle.
There will always be people looking for a reason to be offended. Let them.
Don't let pain keep you from the life you want.
Acknowledging their pain doesn't devalue yours.
Never give up! You can overcome the challenges life throws at you!
