Who’s on YOUR team? IBD & The Power of Community (And a Colonoscopy Buddy!)
Who's on YOUR team?! This week I talk community, colonoscopy text buddies (yes, this is a thing!), and more with MyCrohnsandColitisTeam . Join my team at bit.ly/mht-crohnietravels to join in the fun! There’s nothing like a text buddy who’s had as many colonoscopies as you to commiserate with as you prep and send each other memes (my fave is “If 2020 were a drink, it would be a colonoscopy prep”.) Living with Crohn’s / IBD can be isolating (hello poop talk!). But it’s all the more reason why it’s critical to stay connected with family and friends, coworkers, fellow IBD’ers and others along the way. Feeling a little shy about sharing your diagnosis? You may be surprised! It actually gets easier each time you share. And I’ve found that sharing my own personal health journey has been a source of inspiration to others, as well as a chance for others to share a vulnerable part of their own life. Who’s on YOUR team?! Well first and foremost you have to be your own #1 advocate - wi