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.
Luke
Luke was diagnosed with Ulcerative colitis at 16. Soon after he was given the opportunity of a school trip to Kenya with the charity 'Classrooms for Kenya'.
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.
Luke
Luke is 16 years old and studying for his A levels. He was diagnosed with ulcerative colitis in 2016.
Nicola
Nicola has two children - Luke and Katherine - who are both living with IBD