Acceptance
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When the going gets tough
When the going get’s tough, don’t get tougher. Just keep going!
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Some things are nobody’s fault
Some things are nobody’s fault. How to stop trying to place the blame and start focusing on how to live with the unkowns of chronic illness.
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New year, same disease.
Happy New Year, everyone! I expected to get this post up by January 1st (I didn’t). I expected to write about starting a new year with new goals in mind (I did…kinda?). A blank slate. A fresh start. But as I was writing, I realized that we can’t just put the past behind us and…
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When your brain says yes, but your body says no.
Life wasn’t built for fatigue. It wasn’t built for side effects. It wasn’t built for people who need pills, and shots, and special diets just to be “normal.” To put it simply, life wasn’t built for people who are chronically ill. And living in a world where you want so badly to do all the…
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15 things IBD has made me thankful for
15 things I am thankful for because of my illness, and how you can learn to embrace your own struggles
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What you see is what you get…or is it?
People with invisible illnesses may look great, but they often don’t feel that way…
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It’s almost World IBD Day – Why aren’t we celebrating?!?
Why do we hide IBD? Tips on raising awareness and becoming comfortable sharing about your condition.
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Why Me? It doesn’t matter.
Answering the question of “why me?” and understanding that it’s not so important in the long run.
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Embracing Vs. Defining – How to accept IBD without letting it rule your life
This post explores the difference between embracing IBD and letting it define you, and shares some helpful tips on accepting our disease with a positive mindset.
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