Inflammatory bowel disease can affect every part of a young person's life, from staying focused in class to making plans with friends or navigating a first relationship. The uncertainty, stress, and symptoms often show up in places where support is hard to find.

I developed the copy for the American Gastroenterological Association's My IBD Life website, a digital resource created to guide young adults through the realities of living with IBD. The content offers compassionate support and advice for managing everyday challenges, such as balancing work and school, navigating relationships, tracking symptoms, and caring for mental well-being, while also acknowledging the emotional weight of chronic illness.