Making Pacts with the Devil- an update on me
When people ask me what it’s like living with a chronic disease, I sometimes say that it’s like making a
Nation of Pill-Poppers
I perceive a lot of cultural differences when it comes to dealing with pain in the US and in Germany,
Putting yourself First
In the classical Bildungsroman, the hero undergoes several challenges and hurdles through the course of his (because there are too
Take Steps 2015, the good, the bad and opportunities for next year
Yesterday, I went to Take Steps2015- the annual fundraising walk that the local chapters of the CCFA. The Northwest Chapter
Positive Thinking- the Health Movement’s form of Blaming the Victim
The first time I was in the United States was in 2004. I was an exchange student who had moved
Crohn’s, Weight and Body Image (and a dash of feminism, for good measure)
I have always had weight fluctuations. Spoiler alert: All of them had to do with Prednisone…. In the eighties, there
Kate Keen Photography- an Interview
Today, I have the honor of featuring an interview with photographer Kate Keen. She is a Bournemouth-based photographer, who also
How old were you when you were diagnosed?
Originally posted on Tom's Crohn's Diary:
My first poll on here – all feed back is most welcome! Take Our Poll
What to wear…. with a transrectal drain and other Tipps
As I wrote in a previous post, I had a huge infection after my first two surgeries, that required two
Chronic illness and making an academic career/working life – unjustified judgements
Originally posted on Improving Vocational Education and Training:
Despite the challenges they face, people with chronic illnesses can be highly productive, high-functioning…
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