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Yes, Lord I trust you

So, I am just lying in bed thinking…about everything that’s been going on in my life. Every single facet of my life has been or is being...

"Hold on and Keep the Faith!" - Congressman John Lewis

When I met Congressman John Lewis and shared my story with him I was nervous, but it helped tremendously to see him genuinely interested,...

Self Check-in

I’ve been wanting to check in on you all for a while but first I had to check in with myself. It’s important to know that whatever you...

A Letter to my Younger Self

Dear Gaylyn, It’s okay, you can look down. I know it’s scary. I know it’s new. But it’s okay, you can look down now. As a matter of fact,...

"I Know A Little About Birthing Babies" NEW! #IBDParenthoodProject Surgery Factsheet

This post is sponsored by the American Gastroenterological Association (AGA)’s IBD Parenthood Project. So, I met this guy. He was looking...

Accept What Is

I had a very revealing doctors appointment last month. At my appointment, my doctor, asked me to receive a follow-up MRI. I immediately...

I don't know nothin' bout birthing no babies!

**I’ve partnered with the American Gastroenterological Association (AGA) to bring you this blog post. All opinions and personal...

The Ugly Cry - The Story Behind the Photo

On the day of the 6th Annual Gutless and Glamorous Fundraising Soiree I’d pretty much been on the verge of tears all that day. To me, it...

Do You Believe in Magic?

All my life I've held onto the mantra that everything happens for a reason. I mean it has to right? And for people like me, who live with...

#IBDUnfiltered

Doctor: “I’m sorry, I can’t help you.” After seeing doctor after doctor, trying to get help for my new diagnosis, after coming to the...