Support
“I know now that I am stronger” – Trish’s story
Sometimes you can let it take over your life and at times life can feel quite dark. I've spent time hooked up to a drip to take Infliximab and feeling sorry for myself. I've also been airlifted to hospital because I've suspected a bowel perforation. I know now that I am stronger. I will have bad days as well as great days -- and the good days generally outweigh the bad. Keeping myself healthy for myself and my family is number one. I have also learned that letting others help me and support me is not a sign weakness.
“If you feel something isn’t right with your body or your child’s, stick to your guns and don’t back down” – Kelly and Xavier’s story
Our family has always been there to support us. During our hospital admissions, they’d be there in a heartbeat and would do everything they could to keep us, and Xavier entertained. In saying that, no one in the family has had IBD, so we’re working out what we can do together.
“Do not suffer in silence” – Adam’s story
The start of my IBD journey has been highly traumatic and has been filled with anxiety and stress. Just getting the diagnosis was all that I needed to settle me. I urge anyone who is symptomatic and who does not have a diagnosis to push your GP or go to emergency to get the answers you need. No-one should have to live in fear about not knowing what is happening in their body.
“Their stories have filled me with confidence that this was the right decision for me” – Beatrice’s story
I have met some amazing people throughout this journey, both patients and professionals alike, and their stories have filled me with confidence that this was the right decision for me. Life with a stoma is certainly not an easy one, and also not an easy decision to make. In my case I can't imagine life without it, and I look forward to see where life takes us.
“A different perspective on life and what I value most” – Maddy’s story
"Despite how overwhelming this has been, and at times exceptionally isolating, I’ve learnt to adapt my lifestyle and thrive while living with Crohn’s disease. Having an amazing support network has helped, and exercise has been a lifesaver."
Meet Lauren
Lauren Profeta tells her story of having ulcerative colitis and about the support group Laura facilitates
Battling the unseen: living with Crohn’s
Danny El Helou was diagnosed with Crohn's when he was 13 and was able to battle lots of adversity to have a wonderful life
The long road to a Crohn’s disease diagnosis
Lauren Sette details her road to Crohn's Disease diagnosis and what she had to overcome.