At age 19 I was diagnosed with the chronic autoimmune disease, Ulcerative Colitis. In this episode, I tell the tale of living for over a decade with an unpredictable disease before facing a severe, life-threatening, monster flare-up in 2010. After months of fighting a losing battle with severe inflammation throughout my entire colon, the situation had become dire, and I was introduced to the world of powerful immunosuppressant medications. These life-saving medications brought initial success but also fear of long-term side effects where "the cure could be worse than the disease," and I knew there had to be a better way. Hear my struggle, my fraught journey to remission, and my decision to do whatever it takes to keep this disease at bay without being forever tethered to medications - instead, choosing to begin a journey of seeking out true and lasting healing, naturally.
Healing and staying healed is a continuous journey, one that I invite you to join me on. I believe that if I can heal from a terrible illness that almost took my life and go on to be healthier than ever, even as I get older, then I truly believe this is possible for you too. Your support means the world to me as I strive to be a beacon of hope for others navigating the complexities of chronic illness.
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