My Crohnstipated Life

Food is tricky with Crohn’s. Some days, I can eat certain foods without a problem. Other days, the same food feels like a personal attack on my intestines. But over the years, I’ve found some safe, go-to comfort foods that don’t betray me: I won’t lie—sometimes, I miss spicy tacos…

Crohn’s doesn’t just affect me—it affects my relationships. Friendships change when you have to cancel plans last minute. Dating is tricky when you have to explain why you can’t just “eat whatever.” And marriage? It takes patience, understanding, and a partner who doesn’t flinch when you say, “Can you grab…

Let’s talk about the real struggles of Crohn’s—bathroom emergencies. Because if I don’t laugh about it, I’ll cry. I’ve had my fair share of close calls. I’ve mapped out the restrooms in every store I frequent. I’ve pulled off the road mid-drive, sprinting for a gas station like my life…

There’s tired, and then there’s Crohn’s tired. If you know, you know. This isn’t the kind of tired that a nap can fix. It’s the kind that seeps into your bones, making it feel impossible to lift your arms, let alone cook dinner for three hungry kids. But here’s the…

Before Crohn’s, I was someone else. Someone with energy. Someone who didn’t have to plan every outing around bathroom availability. Someone who could eat a cheeseburger without mentally calculating the risk. When my body started betraying me, I fought against it. I clung to the old version of myself, refusing…