Living openly
I share honest, practical reflections on life with an ileostomy and ulcerative colitis—from everyday routines and essentials to confidence, setbacks, and finding my way forward.
Why I write
My story
What you’ll find
Life, honestly
My Story
Today
Living with ulcerative colitis changed my plans, priorities, and understanding of what my body needs.
Learning to live with an ileostomy
My beginning
Patient advocate
Before surgery
Learning to live with an ileostomy
Where I am
Blog writer
Life today
Finding confidence beyond appointments, symptoms, and surgery