I’m healthy as a horse. My boyfriend on the other hand, suffers daily with Crohn’s disease. The 10 months that I’ve been with him have held some of the most heartbreaking, uplifting, painful, and joyous moments of my whole life. On January 1st 2012, he was rushed into hospital with …
Read More »Ann’s Story (Crohn’s Disease)
My name is Ann Robison. I’m currently 19, but was diagnosed with my ‘speed bumps’ when I was in 8th grade. What, you may ask, are speed bumps? I don’t like the word disease. I feel like using the word ‘disease’ makes it easier for people to discriminate; where as …
Read More »Monica’s Story (Crohn’s Disease)
My story may not pull at your heart strings, but it is my story. In 2003, I became a Registered Nurse. I was finally doing what I enjoyed. I got to take care of people and get paid for it. I took care of my patients, my friends, and, most …
Read More »Mirna’s Story (Crohn’s Disease)
Hi, my name is Mirna. I am a 35-year-old woman and I’ve been battling Crohn’s Disease since age nine. I am a mother of six and struggle every day with my illness. I also suffer from depression, anxiety and I’m bipolar. I consider myself a fighter on most days. I …
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