IBD on The Mighty

16/12/2022

"I don't think I'll ever stop feeling some form of anger at being 'sick.'"

"I don’t think I’ll ever stop feeling some form of anger at being 'sick.'"

15/12/2022

"I see your pain and I validate your struggle."

14/12/2022

"I put on a smile because I don't want people to worry."

13/12/2022

"I know today that every battle I come across, God is with me every step of the way because I am not capable of facing these challenges alone."

12/12/2022

"Here's what I've learned this past year."

11/12/2022

"What do I tell someone when they ask, 'What do you do?'"

10/12/2022

"I feel just as frustrated with my body as you do, if not more."

09/12/2022

"If you've ever shared about your bowel movements in great detail in a Facebook group, you might be a Crohn's warrior."

"If you’ve ever shared about your bowel movements in great detail in a Facebook group, you might be a Crohn’s warrior."

08/12/2022

The busy holiday season can come with added pressure to go to all the things, and it's OK to skip it all to preserve energy.

08/12/2022

"I finally had answers, and though they weren't what I wanted to hear, I was on the way to acceptance of my new life."

08/12/2022

"My first inclination is to bolt, grab my gear and get the hell out of there."

07/12/2022

Colonoscopies can feel intimidating, especially your first one. Here's what to expect.

06/12/2022

"At first I thought I'd never get to go to a festival again."

06/12/2022

Mighty editor Caitlyn views her ulcerative colitis with a holistic lens, and for her, treating the gut symptoms isn't enough.

05/12/2022

"I decided to give it a try..."

04/12/2022

These memes might make you laugh if you're a "frequent flier" to the porcelain throne.

03/12/2022

"When I was put on steroids and started gaining weight, just like that... all the compliments stopped."

02/12/2022

See what leading experts and UC advocates have to say. Plus, check out downloadable resources to help with the UC journey.

01/12/2022

"When living with a chronic condition, you learn to appreciate things 'healthy people' may normally take for granted."

30/11/2022

"His devotion and help isn’t just affecting me. It’s affecting his life, too."

29/11/2022

"Please, if you see an able-bodied person leave the disabled toilets, remember that not all illnesses are visible."

28/11/2022

"Contrary to popular belief, taking medication doesn’t mean that I now feel well."

27/11/2022

"I've learned a level of strength I never knew I had within myself."

26/11/2022

"I was too embarrassed to go to a doctor and tell them what I was experiencing."

I was too embarrassed to go to a doctor and tell them what I was experiencing.

25/11/2022

"Finally, you deserve to be treated with the same respect as any other human."

24/11/2022

"Once you accept your life with a lifelong disease and find peace, you may discover the beauty of IBD."

23/11/2022

"I decided at the beginning of my trip that sometimes s**t happens (literally) and you just have to move on from it."

22/11/2022

"Your life is worth the challenge."

21/11/2022

Some "food for thought" from a former eater.