In honor of Father's day this month I've decided to focus on men and how IBD affects them. At first, I didn't think I would have much to discuss on the topic, though, seeing as I'm a woman and can't jump inside a guy's head. But, between my own experience with my Dad, who, like me, has Ulcerative Colitis, and some other gentlemen I know through my IBD advocacy it turns out there is much to discuss. So, this will be the first of two Shareposts I will write on this topic and this first one will...
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