IBD Awareness

Shifting Focus

I started this blog a few years back before I took my first study abroad trip to Spain. I intended for it to be a travel blog, which it was for a while. But with the current COVID situation that has plagued us for almost a year now in the United States, I believe it's… Continue reading Shifting Focus

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Welcome 2021!

Well, once again, it's been a while since my last post. I am about to embark a new, busy journey by starting my MBA program this week, so I decided I needed to wrap up my 2020 and start off 2021 the right way by sharing my goals with you. Twenty-twenty was definitely not the… Continue reading Welcome 2021!

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Sharing isn’t easy

Recently, a friend reached out to me and asked, "What made you decide to share your diagnosis with everyone?" My initial response was because I wanted to find others who may have the same thing as me and may be too afraid to reach out for help. In short, I did it to help others.… Continue reading Sharing isn’t easy

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Coping with a Pandemic

Now that I've had time to sit at home and ponder what the future holds, I have been able to witness a few different types of coping strategies from my family members, friends and even myself. In the beginning, I thought staying home wouldn't be too bad since I am an introvert, but it has… Continue reading Coping with a Pandemic

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The Quarantine Blog Post

The date is April 9th, 2020 and things are far from normal. I never imagined the whole world being on a complete lock down and forced to quarantine. But today, that is the reality. It has been a long time since my last blog post, which means I have a lot of catching up to… Continue reading The Quarantine Blog Post