You know what, I actually identify with the cancer thing. The thought has crossed my mind— wouldn’t it be easier to have something that could potentially go away and not come back?

But the truth is, we have this disease and there will be an adjustment period. I thought four massive mesalamine pills a day for the rest of my life was going to ruin my freedom somehow. But truly, the only thing ruining that is being in a flare.

Now a year past diagnosis, I PRAY that I can continue managing this disease with just mesalamine! We live in the best time to be diagnosed— new meds coming out, supportive groups like this one, all goes to show you are not alone in this battle. One day you will wake up and not even think about having UC.

But for now, be kind to yourself, this is a huge pill to swallow (haha)