I know it might sound like a daft thing, but there's a lot of talk about what we don't like about IBD (and who can blame us) but I was wondering, what, if any, do you think are the positives?
For me, it's made my relationship with my parents and my partner a lot stronger, I've always been strong minded and independent, but having crohns has made me open up to them more, and it's made me learn to lean on other people.
It's shown me who and what really matters . I know a lot of people my age, stressing over not having enough money for the latest gadget or New set of clothes, or worried about how people will react to them if they don't give in to peer pressure. I have much more focus on my family, on being there for my niece and nephews, on being an active part of their lives, on getting back into education and making the most out of life.
It's also shown me I can handle a lot more than I thought I could. This time two years ago I never would have thought I could of made the choices I have, or dealt with major surgery, or been confident enough to try and confront prejudice when I find it.
What about you guys?
For me, it's made my relationship with my parents and my partner a lot stronger, I've always been strong minded and independent, but having crohns has made me open up to them more, and it's made me learn to lean on other people.
It's shown me who and what really matters . I know a lot of people my age, stressing over not having enough money for the latest gadget or New set of clothes, or worried about how people will react to them if they don't give in to peer pressure. I have much more focus on my family, on being there for my niece and nephews, on being an active part of their lives, on getting back into education and making the most out of life.
It's also shown me I can handle a lot more than I thought I could. This time two years ago I never would have thought I could of made the choices I have, or dealt with major surgery, or been confident enough to try and confront prejudice when I find it.
What about you guys?