Progressives, you have ableist privilege.
I would consider myself a progressive liberal, by all means and definitions. I have written about how the election has
Tag: anxiety
Word Warrior Wednesday: Whatif (Shel Silverstein)
It’s been a while since I posted one of these- mea culpa! Life has been super busy. Today is a
a change in perspective
Remember how in the last post I wrote that the worst that could happen had already happened? Yeah, scratch that.
Resilience and Determination- a guest post, part two
This is James Gunter’s story, part II. You can find Part One here. When I awoke I did not
Resilience and Determination- a guest post, part one
Today’s guest post is from James Gunter. He lives in Sheffield, UK, and he loves fitness. He was diagnosed with
Speaking at the CCFA Nurses’ Education Program
Last week, Mark from the CCFA support group sent out a call for panel members for a CCFA education event
I heart colonoscopies- Tips and advice
There is no way around it: Colonoscopies are important. Even if you are not a Crohnie, don’t smoke, don’t have
Putting yourself First
In the classical Bildungsroman, the hero undergoes several challenges and hurdles through the course of his (because there are too
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
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…
The Morbus Crohnicles 