New Year Resolutions and GoalsWith the new year quickly approaching, I am starting to see people's goals they are setting for the new year. I'm not...reactionscomments
IBS Stigma at WorkLately, it feels like my world has fallen apart, mostly due to huge life changes that have happened over the last year...reactions20comments
Growing Up With IBSMy teenage years were rough. Having an invisible illness that never goes always is always hard on adults. Having one you didn't...reactions3comments
Stress and IBSFor years when doctors would tell me stress could be a big factor in my IBS-D, I always said no way. I...reactions24comments
Showing Self-Compassion in Our IBS JourneyBeing one who suffers from IBS, you know that the majority of your life honestly revolves around IBS. It could be planning...reactions2comments
My IBS Changed The Way My Body Absorbed MedicationI’ve never been one to be open with others about things going on in my life, even with my own family. I...reactionscomments
What Is It Like To Be a Dance Mom Living With IBS?I have been what most people call a "dance mom" for almost 8 years. In those 7 years, we have had tons...reactions2comments
What Is The Link Between IBS and Colic?I can’t remember a time in my life when my gut wasn’t something I thought about on a daily basis. Even as...reactions35comments
My Weight Loss Journey with IBSI only took what my car could hold when I decided to move. I knew I would need nice clothes for work...reactions1comment
IBS Is Like a Snake From the PastWhen my daughter was 3, I moved back into my dad's house–my childhood home. My sister had just recently moved back as...reactions4comments
My Daughter Is My InspirationMy daughter, I may be biased, but she is awesome. She amazes me every day and makes me do my best to...reactionscomments
How I Cope During Bad IBS Flare DaysWe all have bad days sometimes. That's just part of life. We who have IBS probably have quite a few more than...reactions7comments
To Those Who Do Not Have IBSWhen I think about things I wish others knew about IBS, I can make a list a mile long it feels. If...reactionscomments
Setting Boundaries and Saying NoI am a people pleaser. No matter the situation, more than likely, if you ask me for help or to do something...reactions19comments
Why I AdvocateIf you had told me 20 years ago I would be sitting here writing about my bathroom problems, I would have laughed...reactions2comments
IBS and Other ConditionsOne thing that I always thought I wanted was a name for what was wrong with me. I thought naming why I...reactionscomments
Advocating for My IBS SymptomsOnce I hit adulthood and had a child of my own, I realized the importance of advocating for others. Whether that is...reactionscomments
Illnesses with IBSI tend to be a careful person when it comes to germs. I have a couple of things going on in my...reactions2comments
Against the Grain With Invisible IssuesI have always been different from those around me. I was the heavy girl in school—the girl who kept to herself and...reactions4comments
Getting AnswersMoving back to Illinois has given me more options for getting answers about my medical problems. Lately, it seems one thing gets...reactions2comments
