Writing has always been a type of therapy for my struggle with ulcerative colitis. Lately though I think I need more because honestly, I feel stuck and unable to move on. So today, I’m devoting this post to discussing why I’m considering seeing a therapist.
That it’s Halloween today will probably make this post seem very purposeful in its timing. But I’ve been writing it in my head for a …
This March 2018 Reflections is in memory of my Granddad, Charles Miller. Even when someone has had the privilege to age and earn their wrinkles …
February was a hard month for me. It’s so short and all those shiny new goals suddenly seem unreachable. How can two whole days make …
January 2018 Reflections: everything is shiny and new and I’ve been reflecting on bravery, small talk, and knowing your worth. I recently did a reader …
Physical and diet difficulties from post-surgery recovery and complications from pancreatitis, post-operative ileus, and pouchitis | J-Pouch | Ulcerative Colitis
My painful and scary experience with post operative ileus complications left me very weak, under 100 pounds, malnourished, and very close to death’s door.
How my ileostomy takedown surgery went, including prep, the surgery, hospital recovery, and complications.
My struggle with pancreatitis including symptoms, tests, my ER and hospital stay, pain management, post-discharge recovery, and pre-op prep.
