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.
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.
Deepan
Deepan was diagnosed with Crohn's 20 years ago at the age of 10. Last year he took part in a trial to test whether stem cell transplants could put an end to Crohn’s disease
Arthur
Arthur is a young athlete selected to represent Great Britain at the 2018 World Marathon Championships in Portugal. He also has Ulcerative colitis. This is his remarkable story.
Mansi
Mansi was diagnosed with Crohn's disease whilst in primary school and shares her inspiring story of how she has overcome anxiety and stress caused by the complications that can come with IBD.
Clare: a mother's story
Clare and her family joined the IBD world when her son, Oscar, was diagnosed with Crohn’s disease.