Understanding IBD

Sometimes, living with IBD, a stoma, or a J-pouch can be difficult to explain to the people around us. Not because people do not care. But because some of the challenges are invisible, embarrassing, or simply hard to put into words. This article is written for the family members, friends, partners, colleagues, and loved ones […]

I lived with Ulcerative Colitis for many years. In the end my ulcerative colitis treatment didn’t help and my disease got worse. After risk factors for colon cancer started to change I had to have surgery. 16 years after my surgery for a J-Pouch I am married with children. Unfortunately my eldest daughter has been

during the appointment after the appointment Before the Appointment: Change How You Think About It Before anything else, it helps to reframe what a doctor’s appointment actually is. A lot of people go into these appointments feeling as though they are being judged. It can feel a bit like a job interview. For some people,

If you are taking steroids for ulcerative colitis, or you have just been prescribed your first course, one of the biggest questions on your mind might be this: Are steroids worth it for UC? For me, the honest answer is yes — up to a point. But they also came with side effects, and over time

Being diagnosed with a Chronic illness like Ulcerative Colitis or Crohn’s Disease can be just as difficult mentally as it can be physically. In the below video I talk about how I reacted to hearing the news I had a life long illness for which there was no cure, how those emotions changed over time,

If you have had a bad time with your IBD, this blog might make you feel better. Maybe you’ve had a really bad day, or maybe something really embarrassing has happened. Or maybe things just haven’t gone your way. You’re not alone. To show you’re not alone, In this blog post I’m going to list

I had an experience this week that I’ve actually had several times over the years — and every time it happens, I never quite know whether to speak up or just let it slide. If you’ve experienced something similar, I’d love to hear your thoughts in the comments. Maybe it bugs you too, or maybe

When you’re recovering from bowel surgery, confidence isn’t just about healing — it’s about knowing you can get to a toilet when you need to. For anyone living with Ulcerative Colitis, a J-pouch, or other bowel conditions, the RADAR Keycan be one of the simplest but most empowering tools you’ll ever own. 🧩 What Is

You feel like you’re doing everything right. You’ve cut out the trigger foods. You’re sticking to your diet. You’re taking your medications exactly as prescribed. And yet…the flare-ups keep coming. Sometimes they even seem to be getting worse. It’s frustrating — and exhausting. Most of us are told to keep focusing on what’s on our