My Unmet New Year’s Resolution Wasn’t a Failure
As the fireworks faded on the first day of 2017, I felt excited and motivated. “This would be the year,” I remember telling my husband,...
Why I was Thankful to be Diagnosed With Crohn's Disease
Visit The Mighty to view a version of this article. It was a beautiful, hazy day in August when I was formally diagnosed with Crohn’s...
Parenting From the Couch
When I’m not feeling well, it can be hard to take care of me AND all of the responsibilities that I take on, including parenting two...
Stop Apologizing to Your Doctor, Say This Instead
Recently, I wrote an email to my specialist and felt the need to say, “Sorry for rambling!” at the end. But is this really how I should...
My First Friend with a Chronic Illness
My experience managing chronic illness changed forever when I met my first “chronic-friend.” She was beautiful and confident and looked...
My Diagnoses are Mine to Share
A weird thing happened recently. I had arrived a few minutes late to a packed party and was taking off my coat when the words, “This is...
10 Steps for an Easier Medication Injection
If you haven’t decided yet, but you’re thinking about possibly starting a medication that requires injections, reading through these tips ma
Finding Motivation to Demand Better Health
I’d been vomiting for hours, with no word back from the doctor’s on-call service. Did I call back again? I didn’t want to piss them off....
My Last Normal Morning
Symptoms can manifest slowly. Or, they can rear their ugly head with a shocking strength that would throw even the most steady-footed...
