An incredibly normal decade of living feels pretty incredible, thanks to my j-pouch.

Sometimes a great thing to happen is for not a lot to happen.

My second j-pouch surgery was a turning point in my ability to take a more hopeful perspective on life, on a more regular basis.

Handling a global pandemic has been a lot easier thanks to my pelvic pouch.

My sixth year with a pelvic pouch was easily the hardest, but only because life was nowhere near as good as the j-pouch itself.

Over the last five years, my j-pouch has opened possibilities, kept me going in trying times, and helped me better identify what’s important in my life.

I answer five questions about living with and advocating for people affected by inflammatory bowel disease - in a video!

In a year that included a half-marathon, new relationships, and a heaping load of stress, my j-pouch served me well yet again.

When we talk about assaults on our health, we’re often told, “We’re not alone.” And there is indeed great comfort in that.