Crohn’s disease

Catriona Smith
OPINION

Life-altering surgery hasn't stopped me from traveling the world alone, twice

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OPINION

Even if you're labeled “medically refractory” don't give up the fight

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OPINION

RANT: The problem with medical TV shows representing ostomy-related storylines

Leah Sannar
OPINION

How I answered the most common (and entertaining) questions about my ileostomy

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CULTURE

Keagan Lynggard is speaking up and raising awareness for those silenced by the stigma

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OPINION

Only my close friends and family know about my ostomy and that’s just the way I like it

Lindsay Washburn
OPINION

It's hard to have a healthy relationship with your body when it is literally trying to kill you

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OPINION

Learning to care for my new constant companion (an ileostomy) was scary

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OPINION

My "Aha!" moment came from a nine-year-old who was thankful for her ostomy

Jeanne Dagna graduation
OPINION

My ostomy is something that happened to me, but it's not who I am

Leah Nikki smiling
OPINION

Five very good reasons why it's awesome to have an ileostomy

Alice Seymour ostomy bag selfie
OPINION

10 important things I’ve learned about being a new ostomate

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OPINION

Why I love my body just the way it is (ostomy bag and all)

Luciana Podschun
OPINION

An ostomy for better or worse? It all depends on your perspective

Luke Escombe performer
CULTURE

From bluesman and keynote speaker to comedian and entertainer, Luke Escombe is no ordinary performer

Lois Fink author of Courage Takes Guts
OPINION

Having ileostomy surgery 30 years ago gave me back everything Crohn’s disease took away

Ellen Speicher
LIFESTYLE

THIS HAPPENED: My bag flew off my body and splashed (truly, splashed) onto the floor

President Dwight D. Eisenhower
CULTURE

FYI: 10 fun facts about Dwight D. Eisenhower

Lois Fink at book signing for Courage Takes Guts
CULTURE

Lois Fink's new book reminds us that where there’s suffering there is courage

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OPINION

It’s difficult beyond belief being told how ‘well’ I look when the battle I'm fighting is raging inside

Roxanne Luckman and family
CULTURE

Roxanne Luckman feels very grateful and very pregnant this Christmas.

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INSPIRATION

Shelby Hansen on being 18 with an ostomy and finding faith

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OPINION

RANT: To the a$$holes of Big Pharma (the ugly a-holes, not like my cute little stoma)

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OPINION

RANT: After a mad dash to four emergency rooms in 6 days, I'm bringing my rant forward