Our Experiences Define Us
“Let’s Go On Disability” shows my first conversation with my disability representative. A few months into my flare, I found that I was no longer able to work. My body just couldn’t handle it. So, I had to go on disability. I am grateful my company has this program, but I learned very quickly that … Continue reading “Let’s Go On Disability – The Crohn’s Saga Part 17”
I have to admit that “Dealing with Disability 2” is one of my favorites so far. It’s just so absurd to be in the hospital and have to do paperwork to prove that you’re sick. It’s enough to make your mind explode. Due to my Crohn’s Disease and the fact that I live in the … Continue reading “Dealing with Disability 2 – The Crohn’s Saga Part 39”
As you’ve seen previously, dealing with disability was very difficult. As some of you noted, the corporation in charge of this benefit still has the ultimate goal of making a profit. So, even though I was grateful that my company offered this, I was irritated at all of the hoops I constantly had to jump through. At this … Continue reading “Dealing with Disability 3 – The Crohn’s Saga Part 51”
How to talk about Crohn’s and being sick? This one is tough. It always was for me at least. Growing up German/Irish/Catholic in the Midwest, I was raised to keep a stiff upper lip and endure. I vividly remember being 18 and having my grandmother tell me that she was was proud of me for … Continue reading “I’m Fine – The Crohn’s Saga Part 24”
The Crohn’s Saga has officially returned! I had a my surgery a month ago and am recovering nicely. Thank you all for the thoughtful messages. As far as The Crohn’s Saga goes, in this comic, we are back in October 2016. I’d been on disability from work since that July and I was home after … Continue reading “House Sitting – The Crohn’s Saga Part 56”
