When it comes to living with chronic illness, dealing with uncertainty and having a lack of control becomes second nature. You would think that after having IBD for seven years, I would be a pro in this category. WRONG. The older I get, the more I realize that dealing with uncertainty is just a part… Continue reading Expect the Unexpected…But Not Like This
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Life is Meant to Be Lived
It's no secret that I am a fixer - a people pleaser. I make most decisions based off what I think others would expect of me. I always want to do the right thing, even if that means forgetting about what I want and need in that moment. My disease has taught me to put… Continue reading Life is Meant to Be Lived
A Book Review: The Mind-Gut Connection
I stumbled upon a book titled The Mind-Gut Connection by Emeran Mayer, MD at Sundance bookstore here in Reno recently. It was not a book I was really looking for, but was misplaced on the shelf and the cover caught my eye. I have written a previous blog post about the brain-gut connection and how… Continue reading A Book Review: The Mind-Gut Connection
Dear Stress…
Dear Stress...let's break up! This is one of my favorite quotes. I found this quote in a magazine a couple of years ago when I was making a vision board and it seemed appropriate. I have let stress rule most of my life, sometimes without even knowing it. The scary thing about stress is that… Continue reading Dear Stress…
Trust Your Gut (But I Can't!) 