The word ‘normal’ never sat well with me growing up. I like to think of myself as a happy person. I smile a lot. I find joy in studying hard, in accomplishing goals and in helping others I cross paths with along the way. Whether it was homework, sports, fashion and even playing ‘snakes and ladders’ with Kate and my parents at the age of six, I always wanted to stand out. Now – all I want is even just a hint of ‘normal’!
This blog will consist of many things but asking for sympathy is not one of them. I’ve come a long way since my diagnosis and it’s simply a way for me to express my thoughts when they are no longer simple. It’s a way to give my friends and family a more in-depth understanding of Crohn’s disease and how it has altered my life and the person I am now in many ways (without the awkward conversation). It will break your stereotypes, allow you to take a walk in my shoes and if nonetheless, it will be a nice read.
*SIDE NOTE: I am not a writer. I am not working towards an English degree and I’d like to think of this as more of a journal. Yes – my thoughts may be scrambled and therefore my writing may be too, but frankly the picture below is not only relevant for my digestive system but my life as well.
Me, Myself and Crohn's 