When most people think of the holidays their minds are filled with positive thoughts of get-togethers, family, friends, celebrations, parties, and lots of food and treats. But for those of us with IBD we might experience some anxiety and fear around the holiday season. Traveling by car, plane, or train to see family and friends might seem daunting... Read more
Over time I learned how to live with my IBD rather than allowing myself to become IBD. For the first year, maybe two, I lived as my disease. I let my colitis define me. I was no longer Elizabeth with a vibrant love of life and travel and writing and exploration, I was simply Elizabeth who had colitis. I pooped, I thought about poop, I feared poop... Read more
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