I wasn’t an angel child. I got in trouble every now and again. But I never ditched school. I didn’t lie to my parents. I didn’t commit crimes. I’ve never been arrested. I volunteer & donate to charity. I’m raising my child. I help out my community. I am a…
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Picture My IBS Initiative (ad)
*Disclosure: The following post is a paid ad. Yes, I am receiving payment for writing this. However, I took the ad post because I’ve personally been affected by IBS through someone I have loved/love. I also know many of you also suffer from IBS. Thought this is something great someone…
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The Mean Green Mom
6 years ago today, I remember standing in my shower in a fit of tears. I was about a year and half into motherhood. I was three years into IBD life post diagnosis. I was two months into life in Texas. I was flaring and I stood holding a fistful…
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The Advocate
Someone once asked me what did I hope to achieve with my advocacy? Did I really believe in change? I answered: “I hope to make the world a little bit better for my son and all the other children that are just as human as my child. And do I…
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Empowerment begins with Congress!
Such a weird title, right? What does your level of empowerment have to do with Congress? Well, after last week’s election most of us were left feeling befuddled, bewildered and blind sighted. Wasn’t so much about the politics. Politicians win and lose all the time and we move on. But…
My Jpouch Did It!
No, I’m not a flake. Yes, I wanted to be on time. Yes, I was on time. I had every intention on being there. I was in the car. The car was on. Gear shift engaged, foot on brake. However, someone interrupted me for a bathroom break. And no it…