Description: A safe place to share your inflammatory bowel disease secrets. No judgement. No shame. No stigma. Merely catharsis through honesty.
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Sometimes my embarrassment wins over medical necessity. I’d rather sit quietly than admit I’m different. Share Your Secret | These Resources May Help #ibd #Crohn's disease #chronic disease #chronic illness #invisible illness #spoonie #chroniclife #submission January 11, 2017 Share this: Twitter Facebook Pinterest Google+ I have Crohn’s disease and I’ve gone through many things. I’ve had serious surgeries and terrible things happen to my body. Not too long ago, I was diagnosed with depression and anxiety dis
In my conversations with IBD advocates, I’ve learned a lot about the struggles for acceptance and validity not only within the broader patient community, but with society at large. The common “you don’t look sick” trope often comes into play as I read the horror stories of people being accosted for using disabled parking spaces despite being legally afforded the right to use them, or the dirty looks received when preboarding a flight because you need extra time to make sure everything is in order. Your stru
My hope is that My IBD Secret can shed some light on what it’s really like while also offering the IBD community a safe space to share their experiences and emotions - a safe place to share your IBD secrets. No judgement. No shame. No stigma. Merely catharsis through honesty.