June 3rd, 2014, 3:30am: I look at the clock on my computer, that’s what it reads. It’s late…or rather it’s early. But I smile because I can finally feel my eye lids starting to droop. Once again it’s been a night of chronic pain and no sleep. It’s also the…
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5 Things You Shouldn’t Say To An IBD Patient
The experience of living with a chronic illness doesn’t just effect the patient, but also their parents, spouses, friends, family, caregivers and children. Everyone is trying to figure it all out and wanna help. And for the most part, the patient is grateful for the support. But with the everyday…
CrazyCreoleMommy Lost In Snow & The Adventures of Laura & Brooke
So, hopefully you all read the part 1 of my advocacy trip to D.C. yesterday. The objective of my trip to D.C. was very personal and the outcome was fulfilling. BUT how could I have a trip without a “pulling a Brooke” (As my mom says). First of all, I…
Autism Awareness
Autism. Autism is such a widely known word, but the definition gets lost in translation. What most people think is associated with Autism, actually isn’t. Most behavior that people associate with Autism is actually wrong. Most people have more encounters with people who have Autism, than they realize. So, why…
Crazy Creole Lobbying Mommy
Follow me on Twitter and Instagram to see what I’m doing in Washington D.C. for Crohn’s & Colitis! I’m getting my Mr. Smith on and standing up for Inflammatory Bowel Disease patients on The Hill with the Digestive Disease National Coalition March 2nd-March 3rd. To stay involved in all that’s…