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Happy Anniversary my little J-Pouchy!

Posted on April 8, 2021 By Brooke Abbott

Second chances are rare. I’m so grateful for mine.

Year 2

Posted on April 7, 2014 By Brooke Abbott

As my Uncle Adam would say, Well…Well…WELL…!! Here we are, marking year 2 of the total colectomy. My colon has been out of my body for two whole years now. Crazy! You’re probably wondering, how am I feeling, right? Well…right now at this very moment, physically, not so great. But…

Talking Myself Out Of A Pity Party

Posted on April 24, 2012 By Brooke Abbott

So in a little over a year I have moved to a different state, lost the partner in my non-profit, enrolled my son into preschool, lost my boyfriend, moved back to my original state, become a single mother, become unemployed, moved in with my mother, almost lost my life, lost…

I’m Alive…Yes, I Am…I’m Alive

Posted on April 20, 2012May 18, 2018 By Brooke Abbott

It has taken me a week to begin this post. Part of it is the fact that I am still trying to wrap my brain around the entire event and all that has happened over the past 3 weeks. Part of it is a bit of shame and embarrassment. And…