stories
Most of our stories are from children or young people living with Crohn's disease or Ulcerative collitis, or those who were diagnosed as a child, or their families. We are really grateful to them all for sharing their experience to help others feel less alone and hopeful for the future.
Telling your story can be really helpful for others, and give useful insights to everyone about what living with inflammatory bowel diseases (IBD) like Crohn's and colitis is really like for children and young people, and their families.
Matt's inspiring story
Matthew Eames has had crohns since he was eight years old. Read his inspiring story.
Liam: technology and uni
Liam, 22, was diagnosed with Ulcerative colitis in the middle of his second year at uni but is now back on track thanks to a supportive consultant, new technology, and being open about his condition
Hannah
Hannah Sewell is 16 and is being treated for Crohn’s disease, and writes about growing up with IBD and how she overcame some of the challenges.
Amelia
Amelia tells her story and gives her three tips for young people living with Crohn's disease and IBD
my IBD: a university guide
Charlotte reflected at the start of her second year as an undergraduate on her experience as a young adult with IBD and how she made the most of being at university.