Childhood IBD, surgery and an ostomy: Kristin’s long road forward скачать в хорошем качестве

Childhood IBD, surgery and an ostomy: Kristin’s long road forward

🎙️ In episode 10 of the Talking Sh*t podcast, I speak with Kristin, who was diagnosed with ulcerative colitis at just nine years old after months of severe diarrhea, urgency, weight loss, and bleeding. What followed was an 87-day hospital stay and a childhood abruptly overtaken by chronic illness, long before she could understand what was happening to her body.  🏫 Diagnosed in elementary school and facing surgery as a teenager, Kristin talks about growing up with IBD, missing school, steroid dependence, and the emotional toll of being labeled “strong” while quietly falling apart. She reflects on colectomy, a J-pouch, and eventually living with a permanent ostomy, sharing how anger, grief, and identity shaped her teenage years and early adulthood.  🛣️ Now approaching 50 and living a full life with an ostomy, Kristin uses her experience to support others facing IBD and surgery. Her story is raw, honest, and deeply human, offering perspective, hope, and reassurance to anyone navigating childhood illness, life with a bag, or the long road of inflammatory bowel disease. 💬 Why It Matters Ulcerative colitis isn’t just “a bathroom disease.” It’s an invisible illness that impacts every part of life - body, mind, and relationships. Kristin's story is proof that self-advocacy and persistence can make the difference between surrender and survival. Follow Kristin's journey on TikTok:   / chronically.kristin.k   and Instagram:   / chronically.kristin.k   🔗 Connect & Subscribe 👉 Subscribe to Colitis Unfiltered for more raw stories:    / @colitisunfiltered   👉 Follow us on Instagram:   / colitisunfiltered   👉 Follow us on TikTok:   / colitisunfiltered   👉 Read more on Substack: https://substack.com/@colitisunfiltered 🎙️ Listen to the Talking Sh*t Podcast 🎧 Listen on Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast... 🎧 Listen on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/7uzjSCk... 🎧 Listen on RSS: https://rss.com/podcasts/talkingsht/