Sorry I have been MIA for a little while. I have tried to write a little here and there but for the most part, I have had to shut the writing portion of my brain down for a little while. But I am back now! Here is an update about what has been going on […]
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Confirmed: Keeping Things Inside Is Bad For My Health
When I first started blogging, I couldn’t think of a better name to describe my journey with inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) than “keeping things inside is bad for my health.” And while my advocacy has turned away from that title and into JournalingIBD.org, I am reminded so often why I chose the original name of […]
Make Realistic Deals With Yourself on Tough Days
On days when you don’t feel like doing much, make little deals with yourself that you are going to accomplish at least one thing you can. For example, if you don’t feel well enough to leave the house, errands are going to go undone, things aren’t going to get attended to, and mentally, you are […]
Thought Of The Day
You can’t please everyone. You will never make everyone happy. I’m just starting to learn this. So, stand up and scream about the things your passionate about. Loudly, RESPECTFULLY and proudly. And to those who are bothered, well… that just means you’re doing your job. Keep fighting for what YOU believe in!
IBD Tweet Chat Today!
Sorry for the late notice (and the lack of posts:( ) but I wanted to let you guys know that I will be hosting a tweet chat with a company called SprayQuick at 12pm EST /9am PST. The topic will be Understanding Crohn’s Disease and Ulcerative Colitis and we will be using the hashtag #SQChat. […]