Does anyone else who’s a mom find the question, “so what do you do?” a loaded question? When a stranger or acquaintance asks me, I hesitate with my explanation. The question is not malicious in nature, but as a “stay […]
We are moms with IBD and we've created a safe space for other moms with IBD to share their journeys with each other. #IBDMoms IBDMoms started with a hashtag. The IBDMoms …
Moms are busy people, especially during the holiday season. It’s no different this year, only many of us are choosing to do more of our holiday shopping online. The IBDMoms …
As we continue to make our way through the pandemic, lockdowns, and another virus surge, we are all looking for ways to stay hopeful. We're staying at home and possibly …
On Tuesday, November 10, 2020, the Supreme Court of the United States will listen to the opening argument of the Texas v. California case whose decision will ultimately determine the …
Does anyone else who’s a mom find the question, “so what do you do?” a loaded question? When a stranger or acquaintance asks me, I hesitate with my explanation. The question is not malicious in nature, but as a “stay […]
This post was created as part of my partnership with the American Gastroenterological Association (AGA); however, all opinions and personal experiences expressed are my own. In 2011, I became a single mother. In 2012, I lost my colon due to […]
Living as a patient can be claustrophobic and transparent all at the same time. The disease can leave your body and mind vulnerable to other conditions as well as people’s opinions. There are opinions on diet, medications, lifestyle choices, and […]
Ah, motherhood. The most magical and difficult role I’ve ever taken on. As a woman whose battled Crohn’s disease for nearly 13 years, I thought I knew what fatigue was in my past life. Then, I had my darling son. […]