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.
Liz and Joanne
Liz's daughter Joanne was diagnosed with Crohn's 12 years ago - just before her 10th birthday.
Ted
Ted started having problems at the age of 4 and it took a long time for a proper diagnosis of Crohn's disease.
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.