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.
Charlotte
Charlotte was diagnosed with severe ulcerative colitis 20 months after first having symptoms. Her mum tells their story...
Karen and Hannah
Karen writes about her daughter Hannah's diagnosis and initial treatment and how it has affected Karen and her husband, too.
Rachel
Rachel writes about how the whole family have been affected by her son's diagnosis of Croihn's disease at 14.
a heartfelt letter from a mum
powerful piece from a mother whose son was diagnosed with very early onset IBD
Amelia
Amelia tells her story and gives her three tips for young people living with Crohn's disease and IBD