Youth
“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.
“A hard pill to swallow” – Harvey’s story
“A hard pill to swallow” – Harvey’s story It all began at Easter 2022. Harvey had Covid-19 for the first…
“Going through all of this has made me more empathetic towards my patients” – Rebekah’s story
I’m in my final year of studying to become a nurse/midwife. Going through all of this has made me more empathetic towards my patients because I have been where they are.
“Even in the depths of despair, there is always hope” – Ebony’s story
My story is not just about surviving Crohn’s; it’s about thriving despite it. It’s about finding light in the darkest of times and believing in a future beyond the pain. I hope my journey inspires others facing similar battles to keep pushing forward, to find strength in their struggle, and to know that even in the depths of despair, there is always hope.
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.