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Continue reading →: Packing for 4: The Crohn’s Mom Survival Kit
Leaving the house with kids means packing snacks, toys, extra clothes, and the entire contents of your home. Leaving the house with Crohn’s? That’s a whole different checklist. Here’s what’s in my Crohn’s Mom Survival Kit:✔ Snacks for the kids (because hungry kids = cranky kids)✔ Safe snacks for me…
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Continue reading →: The Emergency Bathroom Dash: Crohn’s Parenting at Its Finest
Every parent has a “we need to leave NOW” moment with their kids. But Crohn’s parents? We have them for different reasons. Let me paint you a picture: We’re at the park. The kids are playing, having the time of their lives. And then—it happens. That unmistakable, oh-no-it’s-happening feeling in…
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Continue reading →: Mom Guilt and Crohn’s: When You Can’t Be the Parent You Want to Be
Mom guilt is real, but Crohn’s mom guilt? That’s a whole different level. I feel it when I have to cancel plans. I feel it when my energy runs out before bedtime stories. I feel it when my kids ask, “Are you sick again, Mommy?” and I don’t have an…
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Continue reading →: When Mom Needs a Flare Day: Teaching My Kids That Rest Isn’t Weakness
I used to push through. I used to believe that being a good mom meant showing up 100% all the time, no matter what my body was doing. But Crohn’s doesn’t care about my to-do list. It doesn’t care that my kids need breakfast, help with school projects, or that…
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Continue reading →: Finding Joy in a Body That Feels Broken
There was a time when I resented my body. I hated it for betraying me, for making me weak, for stealing away the life I thought I was supposed to have. But one day, I realized something—I’m still here. My body has been through hell, and yet it keeps going.…
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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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