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Favourite Pleasant Surprise

Let's face it - dating with any kind of chronic illness can be incredibly difficult.  Dating with illnesses like Crohn's Disease, U…

Pop-Up Port-a-Potty

My newest camping accessory arrived in the mail yesterday.  I am a HUGE fan of camping. It has become my only real vacation in the last few…

What it Means to Have an Invisible Illness

It is often difficult to tell what anyone else around us is thinking, feeling, or experiencing.  A fake smile can hide a life of loss and d…

Surprise Dinner

Want to know what happens when we are out and I suddenly need an immediate washroom? We were out picking up Rj's truck from the shop,…

Tricks to Deal with IBD as a Bride

Being a Bride often includes an amazing Groom (or Bride), a wonderful group of friends, a jaw-dropping location, and a Wedding Gown . Whe…

Invisibility

Having an invisible illness usually goes hand in hand with feeling like you have to prove how ill you are. Looking completely normal can b…

Oh. There it is.

The calm before the storm? Just about over. The storm is starting. All of a sudden, literally 30 seconds ago, my insides started to feel…

Outhouses

On my great search for any toilet on any road trip - planned or unplanned - I almost always end up at one of these: A roadside turnout out…

Handling Crohn's Like the French

Ulcerative Colitis and Crohn's Disease are often labeled 'bathroom diseases'. They are. They're not just bathroom diseas…