My Crohnstipated Life

I didn’t get divorced because of Crohn’s. But it played a role. A big one.

Looking back, there are so many things I wish my ex had understood.

💜 That I wasn’t choosing to be sick. The fatigue, the pain, the endless bathroom breaks—I wasn’t being dramatic. I was surviving.

💜 That I needed support, not judgment. I didn’t need sighs and eye-rolls when I couldn’t keep up. I needed kindness. Compassion. A partner who actually showed up.

💜 That illness is hard enough without feeling unloved. Crohn’s already stole so much from me. I needed a husband who added to my life, not one who made me feel like I was fighting this battle alone.

Leaving was hard. But staying with someone who didn’t care? That would have been harder.

Now, I know: I deserve love that doesn’t make me feel guilty for being sick. We all do.

Stay Strong!