Shannon Grantham

I’ve never been one to be open with others about things going on in my life, even with my own family. I always worry I will be a bother or...

I can’t remember a time in my life when my gut wasn’t something I thought about on a daily basis. Even as a child I learned quickly that I always...

I only took what my car could hold when I decided to move. I knew I would need nice clothes for work, so I brought all I could and planned...

Lately, it feels like my world has fallen apart, mostly due to huge life changes that have happened over the last year or so. Along with moving, and going through...

When my daughter was 3, I moved back into my dad's house–my childhood home. My sister had just recently moved back as well. My dad had had a few strokes...

I have been what most people call a "dance mom" for almost 8 years. In those 7 years, we have had tons of ups and downs. We started with one...

My daughter, I may be biased, but she is awesome. She amazes me every day and makes me do my best to be a better person—a little background on us...

For years when doctors would tell me stress could be a big factor in my IBS-D, I always said no way. I have had IBS for as long as I...

We all have bad days sometimes. That's just part of life. We who have IBS probably have quite a few more than others. We can do everything in our power...

When I think about things I wish others knew about IBS, I can make a list a mile long it feels. If you have ever had a stomach bug and...

Being one who suffers from IBS, you know that the majority of your life honestly revolves around IBS. It could be planning a trip and making sure you know where...

I am a people pleaser. No matter the situation, more than likely, if you ask me for help or to do something as long as it does not harm someone...

If you had told me 20 years ago I would be sitting here writing about my bathroom problems, I would have laughed. If you had told me 10 years ago...

One thing that I always thought I wanted was a name for what was wrong with me. I thought naming why I have all the problems I have would help...

I tend to be a careful person when it comes to germs. I have a couple of things going on in my body which really hurts my immune system, so...

I have always been different from those around me. I was the heavy girl in school—the girl who kept to herself and loved to read. I was never one to...

Moving back to Illinois has given me more options for getting answers about my medical problems. Lately, it seems one thing gets better, and something else decides to act up...

This last year I have spent it making a lot of changes in my life. The biggest is not working a typical 9-5 job anymore. Between the pandemic, my IBS...

I have written before about my daughter. 2021 was a turning point in our relationship. She is 14, and anyone who has a teenage daughter knows how hard it can...

One thing I have to thank my parents for is instilling a hard work ethic. Growing up in small world Tennessee, I wasn't lucky enough to have your typical fast...