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12 Years Since Crohn’s Diagnosis: Looking Back At My Journey
As the anniversary of Jen’s Crohn’s disease diagnosis approaches, she thinks back over her journey and the things she wishes she’d known sooner.
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Jen’s Top 8 Tips for an Ostomy Friendly Festive Season
Jen shares a few of her top tips for getting through the festive period with a stoma, and tells us what works for her since having her ileostomy formed 4 years ago.
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What Is It Like For A Dad of A Child With A Chronic Illness
Ileostomate, Jennifer, interviews her dad about what it’s like having a daughter with a chronic health condition. Read a dad’s perspective on diagnosis, surgery and more…
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Speaking Out Really Does Change Lives
Jen would have died if her stoma surgery had been delayed by just another day. Here she discusses her gratitude for the people speaking out about their lives as ostomates, and those who gave her the confidence to go ahead with the surgery which saved her life.
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How Your College or University Can Help When You Are Chronically Ill
Jen is about to start her seventh year in higher education and has taken the opportunity to provide readers with some guidance and a few tips about getting the most from your studies when living with a chronic health condition or illness.
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My View On Body Positivity With A Chronic Illness And Ostomy
A positive body image can be difficult to attain and hold on to, especially when you’re dealing with Crohn’s disease, medications and anxiety. Here, Jen tells us how she coped and why she now loves her body for its strength and determination.
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