I used to suffer from terrible gas pains, they were the worst. I can't really explain it, but if I laid down and turned on my side I could relieve the pain by passing gas, yes, farting away the pain. It was amazing. Now a days, it's not really ... Read some More »
chronic illness
Adventures in Guilt
I work a full time job and if you are reading this then you know I have a chronic illness and with that comes sick days. When I've made the decision that I can't go into work I then have to call work and let them know, usually I call my boss (or ... Read some More »
Adventures in Weight Struggles
I read a post online from Lena Dunham that gave me actual chills. I actually haven't watched Girls since the second season, at first I loved everything about Lena Dunham, she spoke her mind and it was fabulous. I wasn't a fan of everything she ... Read some More »
Things I Won’t Apologize For
Having to cancel plans Calling out sick Ordering my food in a special and complicated way Asking for more time Being "boring" Not meeting someone's expectations Making jokes about my illness My opinions Getting a second ... Read some More »
Adventures in Running: Team Challenge Series Part 1
I originally intended to do this in one post, but there was just too much to talk about. I'm going to attempt a series of posts around my experience and adventures with Team Challenge. What is Team Challenge? Team Challenge is an endurance ... Read some More »
Adventures in Swimming
Living in Miami, swimsuit season is year round. I know my family and friends up north just love it when I post bragging photos of our perfect weather while they are shoveling snow. I understand that for many of you, swimsuit season is only during the ... Read some More »
Adventures in Social Media
When it comes to your personal struggles and battles with a chronic illness, when is it okay to share on social media? I used to be very private with my battle with Crohn's Disease. Pretty much the first 10 years I wasn't very public about it. I ... Read some More »
Adventures in Bowel Obstructions
All of us crohnies have a different set of symptoms, not everyone presents the same. My first few years I basically had nothing but non-stop bloody diarrhea, which led to other issues (dehydration, anemia, malnutrition). I would be hospitalized for a ... Read some More »
Adventures in Emergency Surgery
The first few years after my diagnosis I was told that my case wasn't surgical. At first, my doctors discuss removing my colon because it was basically garbage, but the disease was also affecting my small intestines as well and they decided there was ... Read some More »