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.
Scott
In 2012 I started to find blood when I went to the toilet. At first I didn’t think anything of it but then I got concerned.
Kirsty
Kirsty writes about her 'rollercoaster ride' after being diagnosed at 7 years old with colitis and then having to deal with an additional diagnosis of a liver disease in 2010.
Josh
Josh's mum tells his story and highlights the importance of doctors recognising that individual symptoms may differ and are not always consistent for inflammatory bowel disease.
Natalia
Natalia is a CICRA member who spoke at one of our family days about her story of living with Crohn's disease and the importance of supportive and understanding doctors and nurses.
Oscar
Oscar is a little boy who took many months to be diagnosed with Crohn's disease. His mum writes about his journey to diagnosis and the warrior she has for a son!