My shame over my grief had been getting in the way of healing.
Emotional Challenges
The Special Joy of Food Inclusion
After months of isolation on my restricted diets, sharing a meal made me weep.
In Transition: A Journal Entry
In my journal, I gave myself a pep talk and tried to have faith.
Why I Went Off the Specific Carbohydrate Diet, Even Though It Gave Me My Life Back (Sort Of)
It improved things, but not enough.
Picking Myself Back Up
After months struggling with ulcerative colitis, I finally caught a glimpse of healing.
The Special Loneliness of Food Exclusion
Sharing food is fundamental to human bonding.
Let’s Talk About Poop, Baby
If we talked more about poop, we’d be healthier.
Some Ulcerative Colitis Basics
To understand ulcerative colitis, it helps to know a bit about digestion and autoimmunity.
The Silver Linings Of Ulcerative Colitis: Unexpected Gifts From My Illness
This illness has been challenging, but it comes with superpowers.
Diagnosis (And The Purpose Of This Blog)
Ulcerative colitis upended my life…and then reshaped it.