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Katie Songer

2016 crisis

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When I Lost My Hair, My Invisible Illness Became Visible

February 24, 2020

In a way, I felt more authentic when I was bald.

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Ulcerative Colitis Combined With C. Diff: A Patient’s Lessons

November 12, 2019

If you think or know you have both, this post is for you.

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The Healing Power of Fiction: How Cozy Mysteries Helped Me Cope With Trauma

August 26, 2019

Sometimes, escaping into stories is the best way to survive a crisis.

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Balance Your Hormones, Balance Your Life

April 3, 2019

I highly recommend Claudia Welch’s book to everyone.

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Invisible Illness: A Journal Entry

August 23, 2016

After my health crisis, I wanted to share more of my illness journey with my friends.

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We Regret To Tell You That This Service Is Not Covered

August 9, 2016

When my medicine was denied, I understood how broken U.S. health care is.

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How Mindfulness Helps Me Manage My Ulcerative Colitis

August 5, 2016

When I’m calmer, I make healthier choices.

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The Best Gift Visitors Could Give Me In The Hospital: Quiet

July 30, 2016

Exhausted, I needed permission to be still.

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Why I Decided To Try Remicade For My Ulcerative Colitis

July 29, 2016

I could try healing diets later. First, I needed to survive.

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How Undiagnosed C. Diff Endangered My Life

July 27, 2016

False negatives meant it went undiagnosed and untreated.

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