The bits about living with IBD that nobody warns you about.
Honest, first-hand stories about ulcerative colitis - plus the practical stuff that actually matters: getting heard by your team, your rights at work, travelling, and finding your own way through. Written by someone living with it since 2018. Never a lecture.
Not what to eat. How to live with it.
Everyone’s IBD is different, so I won’t tell you what to put on your plate. Instead, Gut Honest covers the parts that are universal no matter what your body does - the parts nobody else is writing about.
What I Wish Someone Had Told Me When I Was Diagnosed With Ulcerative Colitis
I was 28, in a hospital bed, when a doctor told me I'd be living with this for the rest of my life. I was diagnosed back in 2018 - here's the honest version I wish someone had handed me.
Read the story“They told me, at 28, that I’d be living with this for the rest of my life.”
Four things I wish I’d known on day one
If you’ve just heard the words, or you’re waiting on a colonoscopy, this is the short version of what took me years to learn. Read the full story whenever you’re ready.
Read the full diagnosis story- 1
Breathe - denial is normal
It might not sink in for a while. That's an ordinary first reaction to being told your body has changed, not a failure.
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Contact your team early
The moment something feels wrong, get in touch. Waiting doesn't make it pass - it just delays the help you need.
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A worst case isn't a forecast
You may be told frightening things early on. They're possibilities, not your set future. Try not to take them as a prediction.
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Feeling better isn't cured
A good spell can catch you off guard. Keep your guard up and stay in contact with your team even when things are calm.
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