spoonhacks: Without saying “I’m sorry.” 1. “I wish I could help but my plate is pretty full right now.” 2. “I have said yes to too many things lately and I’m honestly overwhelmed at the moment.” 3. “I am not accepting any new tasks right now.” (I use this a lot and even though it is firm, I get positive responses because it’s relatable). 4. “I am over-committed right now, but I hope you find the help you need.” 5. “That’s my night to spend time with my family but thank you for asking me.” 6. “I’d love to but my schedule is packed right now.” 7. “That’s ..read more

heyoh-s: I grew up believing that I was hard to love — and that any sort of kindness was lost on someone like me ..read more

mental-disorder-check ..read more

lovegilded: I absolutely hate to be that person but I’m really struggling and it’s so overwhelming ..read more

Really need to do an update of this blog. I’ve been AWOL for a while. I’m on a staycation at the moment so I shall plan to do this too :) but if you wanna hear more from me I’ll be tweeting a lot more… @lifeacctocrohns ..read more

chronicsonicironic: They mean well but it’s still annoying ..read more

sivbeam: Fun colitis thing #85 Being in the loo so long the sensor lights turn off ..read more

crohnsgirlinpain: My bowel hates me and hates food ..read more

adventures-of-a-crohnie: Life problems of a crohnie/UC/ostomate ..read more

loversonamission: The amount of time, money, and sacrifices it takes to manage and live with chronic illnesses is overwhelming to say the least ..read more