Living with IBD can sometimes feel isolating, making it difficult to make
connections with others. Explaining IBD to family and friends can be
challenging. Listen to Shari and Ana discuss how they talk about and
navigate their IBD with family, friends, and coworkers.
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“Realizing that there were so many people out in the world with IBD, it
helped me to come out of that feeling of isolation.” – Ana

“I had to sit my children down and let them know what was going on with
me. That there would be times I’d be sicker, so that they understood.” –
Shari

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