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...