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Continue reading →: How I Explain My Illness to My Kids
Explaining Crohn’s to adults is hard enough. But explaining it to my kids? That’s another challenge entirely. I want them to understand, but I also don’t want to scare them. I want to be honest, but I also don’t want them to feel like their mom is fragile. So here’s…
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Continue reading →: If My Crohn’s Could Talk: A Letter to My Disease
Dear Crohn’s, You’ve been with me for years. You’ve taken things from me—energy, freedom, food I once loved. You’ve forced me to cancel plans, miss out on memories, and redefine what “normal” means. But here’s what you haven’t taken: 💜 My resilience.💜 My ability to laugh at the absurdity of…
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Continue reading →: The Things People Say About Crohn’s (And What I Wish They Knew)
Having Crohn’s means you hear a lot of well-meaning but painfully ignorant comments. Here are some of my personal favorites (and what I wish I could say in response). 💬 “Oh, I totally get it! I had food poisoning once.”😑 Really? You had one bad day in the bathroom and…
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Continue reading →: A Day in My Life with Crohn’s: The Good, The Bad, and The Unpredictable
Some mornings, I wake up feeling… okay. Not great, not pain-free, but okay. And when you live with Crohn’s, okay is a blessing. Other mornings? My body has already decided the plan for the day before my feet even hit the floor. If you’ve ever wondered what it’s like to…
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Continue reading →: Why I Haven’t Posted in Years: Life, Crohn’s, and the Chaos In Between
Well, hey there. It’s been a while. A long while. Longer than I ever intended. If you’ve been following My Crohnstipated Life from the beginning, you might be wondering where I’ve been. Did I disappear into the abyss of never-ending colonoscopies? Did Crohn’s finally win? Did I get lost in…
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I’m Kelly
Welcome to My Crohnstipated Life, a space where I share the raw, real, and often humorous journey of living with Crohn’s disease. From unpredictable flares to parenting while managing a chronic illness, this blog is a mix of personal stories, practical tips, and a whole lot of laughter—because sometimes, humor is the best medicine. Whether you’re living with Crohn’s, love someone who is, or just want a peek into the rollercoaster of chronic illness, I’m glad you’re here. 💜 Stay Strong.
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