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“If I can channel that frustration into something positive, that would be great” – Henry’s story
“If I can channel that frustration into something positive, that would be great” – Henry’s story My journey with Crohn’s…
“There will always be a way to achieve your dreams” – Jameson’s story
No matter what goals in life you may have, what hobbies and interests you are passionate about or what side of the globe you are on, there will always be away to achieve your dreams
“Not letting it define me was massive” – Chloe’s story
I think I got very deep into Crohn's disease being part of my identity for a long time. Now it's more of an unwanted friend that I live with every day. You don't have to become your diagnosis. There's so much more to life outside of that. You might have to adjust, but you don't have to miss out on everything.
“I’ve managed to do so many things I wanted to do” – Tom’s story
At one point I was super low, and I got out of it. I thought I'd never be able to perform again. I'd never be able to travel, and I wouldn't be able to leave the house. I've been able to do all of that. I've managed to do so many things I wanted to do – that I never thought I could do. By sharing how I feel, I hope that people will draw some hope from that.
“I’ve almost lost my life a few times, so I’m determined to tick off my goals” – Bree’s story
"I think it has made me a more resilient person. I’ve almost lost my life a few times, so I’m determined to tick off my goals. You never know what the next day will bring, and there’s extra motivation to live every day to its fullest."
Year 12 Interrupted
Brydie Smith tells her story of going through year 12 not knowing she had Crohn's and the events that occurred after
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.
Perspective on Living with IBD
Mother and son Tracey and Taylor Murrin team up to survive the ups and downs of their IBD journey while trying to come to grips with how it feels to be in each other's shoes.
Venturing across the Mountains of Nepal
Brad McAuliffe threw off his doubts and refused to let ulcerative colitis hold him back from life’s adventures.
Tansel Ali
Memory champion Tansel Ali talks about how living with Crohn’s disease gave him a new perspective on life.
Renee Wickson
Being diagnosed with IBD can be a complicated process. Throw in a foreign language and the journey can take a few unexpected turns, as Queensland’s Renee Wickson discovered.
Rebecca Thorpe
Travelling in a new direction. It wasn’t the gift she had been wishing for, but Rebecca Thorpe has quickly managed to adapt to a new way of living with IBD.