Well, today is officially the day where one year ago I underwent a colonoscopy and was officially diagnosed. Although I made a post not that long ago about first being sick, your diagnosis date is a pretty monumental day. There is no more “it could be this, or this, or this” “Let’s hope it’s justContinueContinue reading “Happy 1 Year to Me”
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A Year in Review
Well dear readers, the new year is almost upon us! It’s that time of year where we look back on our year and reflect on everything that has happened, good or bad, and decide from here on out how we would like to proceed further. A fresh start. That’s what a new year really symbolizesContinueContinue reading “A Year in Review”
Late night thoughts
I hope everyone enjoyed their holidays! I know I certainly did although I am completely exhausted and probably full of food for the next 6 days. But alas, the holidays are not over yet because New Years eve is just around the corner! I feel like I should have taken next week off to recuperateContinueContinue reading “Late night thoughts”
It’s the Most Wonderful Time of the Year (except for my bowels)
It’s freaking Christmas Eve people! If you don’t know, Christmas is my favourite time of year. IT’S LITERALLY THE BEST TIME. Our Christmas tree & fur babies But this was my first time celebrating the holidays sick, and what a difference it makes. I am freaking tired. I used to be able to do itContinueContinue reading “It’s the Most Wonderful Time of the Year (except for my bowels)”
I went to a support group & it was great
So this week was Crohns and Colitis Awareness Week! If you follow me on Instagram, then you probably have seen my posts about it! But I hope you have had the chance to share your stories or at least read and be inspired by other peoples stories! I know I have certainly been inspired. ButContinueContinue reading “I went to a support group & it was great”
#mentalhealthawarenessday
Mental health has become something so popularly talked about in the last 10 years. It seems to be on the rise! Does that mean more people are getting sick or that we’re just talking about it more? Maybe a bit of both? I’m currently doing my masters in counselling psychology and have always had aContinueContinue reading “#mentalhealthawarenessday”
Where I found my strength: Crystal’s story about battling cancer
Now a lot of you don’t know me personally, which is okay. But a lot of you do. Today is a pretty important day for me as it marks the 4 year anniversary of losing my best friend after her own battle with cancer. I have been wanting to write this post for a longContinueContinue reading “Where I found my strength: Crystal’s story about battling cancer”
The Side Effects of IBD They Don’t Always Tell You About
So today has been a whirl wind of a day! First off I FINALLY WAS WELL ENOUGH TO GO TO A HAIR SALON AND CHOP MY HAIR. I have not cut my hair since December minimum….. So this was a monumental moment. I know a lot of you are thinking I’m probably being dramatic, thatContinueContinue reading “The Side Effects of IBD They Don’t Always Tell You About”
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