I Have a Chronic Illness - but I Don't Want to Be Inspirational

Summary

When I was diagnosed with Crohn's disease in my early 20s, I had no idea what it was; I just knew something was wrong. I was going to the bathroom 10 to 15 times a day, and I couldn't control what was happening to my body. My doctor explained that my colon had severely deteriorated and I was dealing with inflammation, blockages, and a long list of potential complications I'd never considered. At an age when most people are figuring out who they are and what they want out of life, I was suddenly trying to understand a disease I'd never heard of and what it meant for my future. Before my…

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