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“You can push and challenge yourself to achieve everything that you want to” – Tara’s story
The hardest time for me was when my medications stopped working in 2021. I was in pain from the moment I woke up, which was both physically and emotionally crippling, as I am normally so active and positive. I wanted to keep up the strong mindset and continue to move my body, but I felt so weak at the time. With the success of Stelara, I now know how much of a privilege it is to feel well and to be able to move my body without limitation. It is for this reason that I have decided to set myself a goal to run 10km in the Nike Melbourne Marathon, where I will be fundraising for Crohn's and Colitis Australia.
“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.
“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.
“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.