I don’t think I ever told you guys that I actually played golf on a REAL golf course earlier this summer. I still can’t believe it. It was always a joke between my dad, brother and I that if I ever went out there I would be shooting a 200 and probably get kicked off […]
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Chronic Illness Patients and Comfort Items
The majority of people I speak to who have a chronic illness usually have at least one or two things that have continuously brought them comfort over the years. Some of those things typically are a piece of clothing, lucky jewelry, stuffed animals, pictures, a blanket, etc. It is interesting what things we form an emotional bond with […]
Shout Out to Those who Advocate While in “Crisis Mode”
There has been a lot going on in my world. I am in the process of moving in with my boyfriend and while it is definitely a change, I think it is going to be a really positive thing for me. More on that later. I have talked before about how it is difficult for […]
Do IBD Patients Care If You Eat Something They Can’t?
Even though no two IBD patients follow the same diet, there are some universal foods that the majority of people who suffer from Crohns disease and ulcerative colitis patients are told to stay away from. Those foods are: nuts, corn and popcorn. There are obviously a tremendous amount more on that list but those (in my […]
There is a time to push and a time to let someone be
The holiday season is usually filled with a lot of celebrations. There are a ton of holiday parties, family gatherings, presents, festive lights and decorations among other things. When we log onto facebook, twitter, instagram or google plus, we see pictures of our friends and family smiling, opening gifts, checking in to various restaurants and […]