IBD, Ostomy, and Crohn's Disease Blog
IBD, Ostomy, and Crohn's Disease Blog
Category Life With IBD
How to Tell a Professor That You Have Crohn’s Disease
As students head back to their respective colleges and universities (sort of), that got me thinking about my college days. It was the first time I was all on my own, and while my parents were only a phone call…
Does Chronic Illness Make You A Burden?
The New York Times publishes a weekly column called The Ethicist, where author Kwame Anthony Appiah answers ethical questions sent in by readers. Early last June, they released an edition entitled “Is It OK to Dump Him Because of His…
The Definitive Guide to Discussing IBD With a Romantic Partner
In the age of Tinder, a common concern within the IBD community is when and how to discuss your condition with a potential partner. It’s a tough question, but lucky for all of you, I have the answer. And the…
“Never Let the Fear of Striking Out Keep You From Playing the Game”
I often wonder if when Babe Ruth gave this quote, he knew he was spitting out one of the greatest life euphemisms the world would ever hear or if he was simply answering a reporter’s question. The quote is always…