Having colitis at a young age has changed my experiences and perspectives in many areas of life, including schooling and understanding my abilities and limitations are not always the same as my peers. My health journey has helped shape me into a more empathetic, but also responsible person, knowing that I need to advocate for and be in charge of my own health in order to get the help and care I need.
I advocate to help others and bring the chronic disease community more representation, because chronic disease never goes away and those with it should get the support and help they need.