Lifestyle
“I’m able to make the most of my life with the people I love” – Jas’ story
Sharing my story is important to me because this disease can be very isolating. Whether you've just been diagnosed or you've had it for years. It's encouraging to hear other people's stories and know that you are not alone on this journey.
Living Fearless with Tim
I do it for anyone else out there that is battling Crohn's and colitis. I know how hard it is, and also how hard it can be to talk about it and to feel understood
“Ulcerative colitis didn’t just change her life it changed all of ours.”
Ulcerative colitis didn’t just change her life it changed all of ours. We became closer. We became more tired, more emotional, more aware of the fragility of everything. There were arguments. Tears. Long nights of silence. But there was also love so much love. We celebrated the little victories: a full week without pain, a good doctor’s report, a laugh in the hospital room. Those moments meant more than any birthday party ever could. We learned how to fight together. How to lean on each other. How to keep hope alive, even when it was flickering.
“Hold on to hope if you can” – Chloe’s story
While my Crohn's is not fully settled, I am happier than ever. I have almost finished my degree in Journalism, I am working in a job that I love and am surrounded by amazing friends and support. I have been able to travel overseas with complications and plan to go on three more trips this year!
“It’s such a horrible disease – but for it to have a reason or purpose, I think is great. I think volunteering kind of gives it that purpose. ” – Adam’s story
There’s always going to be good days, there’s always going to be bad days. My personal motto is to roll with the punches. I mean, it’s not always going to be easy, it’s not always going to be one step and you’re better. Sometimes you do just have to kind of sit with that. And it can be horrible, but I think a lot of my stuff is the stuff surrounding Crohn’s — so my Crohn’s has been really bad, but since I’ve been in remission for a couple of years now, which is great, but now it’s just a lot of random stuff. Like, eczema and stuff because of the Crohn’s. And yeah, so it’s always just — you just got to roll with the punches sometimes. And if it’s a bad day, it’s a bad day. And you just go to get through that day, rest, go to bed, and then get up and start the day fresh.
“Maybe one day something might come along that works” – Rod’s story
“Maybe one day something might come along that works” – Rod’s story My Crohn’s flare ups have been out of…
“My three points for living with IBD: Own your health, tell someone, celebrate your wins.” – Daniel’s story
In 2009, I was 20, playing rugby at a high level and at peak fitness, until my body blindsided me.…
“I hope to help inspire other teens with IBD and encourage them to share their own”- Maythem’s story
Even though the people around me kept telling me I was faking, I knew something deep inside was wrong. I…
“There are others out there who’ve had this most of their life and are now doing okay”- Rob’s story
I just wanted to let people know that there are others out there who’ve had this most of their life and are now doing okay. I really hope this will help someone.
“Keep pushing until someone listens.” – Amelie’s story
Crohn’s is part of my life now. It’s not who I am, but it’s shaped me. It’s made me stronger, more aware, and way more vocal about what I deserve especially in a doctor’s office. If you’re struggling and being dismissed, don’t stop speaking up. You know your body. Keep pushing until someone listens. Because your pain is real. And you deserve to be heard.
“Be proud of who you are and celebrate your achievements when you’ve faced so many odds.”- Clare’s story
I think this is the most amazing and beautiful thing about living with Crohn’s and other chronic diseases that we get to have an amazing and different perspective than others. Also, having Crohn’s has made me an incredibly hard worker in anything that I do, and has allowed me to understand that any challenges in my life that come my way I will be able to handle.
“I never could have imagined this would be my life again — taking risks, laughing loudly, living fully” – Jeremy’s story
When I was sick, struggling just to get out of bed, I never could have imagined this would be my life again — taking risks, laughing loudly, living fully.