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It takes guts

Adrian_Scope
Adrian_Scope Posts: 10,821 Scope online community team
Our very own @Sam_Scope is taking part in the fantastic #ItTakesGuts campaign for Crohn's & Colitis UK and urging those living with Crohn's and Colitis to break the silence and talk about what can be an invisible but very painful struggle.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TG4srmK_WDU
Telling people about your condition might help change your life, but if you're having trouble finding the words, Crohn's & Colitis UK will do their best to help you speak up and break down the stigma through the #ItTakesGuts movement. Are you living with Crohn's & Colitis? Do you find it difficult to talk about your condition? We'd love to hear from you.
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  • Antonia_Alumni
    Antonia_Alumni Scope alumni Posts: 1,780 Pioneering
    Brilliant campaign, well done @Sam_Scope :)

    You never know what people are going through. I am hoping this gives people some inspiration to talk about their condition. :)
  • April2018mom
    April2018mom Posts: 2,882 Disability Gamechanger
    I agree.
    I was diagnosed with a SpLD a few years ago when I was a full time college student. It is nothing to feel ashamed of. My SpLD only affects my ability to work with numbers and money independently. When I was diagnosed I wrote about my feelings in a letter which I keep on my bookshelf. I always read it on my bad days as soon as I get up in the morning it helps lift my spirits.
    Try writing about your emotions or talk about your feelings with someone you trust. You could always try keeping a diary. It definitely helps to talk about disability honestly too. Raising awareness is so important for society. 
  • Kell430
    Kell430 Community member Posts: 59 Courageous
    I have coeliac disease as well as my CP I have days when all I want to do is sleep xxx
  • pollyanna1052
    pollyanna1052 Community member Posts: 2,032 Disability Gamechanger
    One of my wonderful carers suffers with bowel problems. She was diagnosed with ulcerative colitis some years ago, only to have a change of consultants and was told she `only` has IBS.
    She is having a 2nd opinion soon.
    It is a very debilitating condition.
    love to all xx

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