These are simply the raw and honest thoughts that I have when I’m feeling a bit annoyed with my life. Times when the fatigue gets too much, I’m stuck indoors, or I’m laid awake at night. I’m sharing this with you simply because I want you to know that you are not alone. 

Fortunately, I had got through School before any IBD symptoms appeared. I can’t imagine having to go through it at school, because teenagers can be so cruel. I didn’t like school anyway, so I can’t imagine having to go through it while also dealing with a chronic illness and symptoms which most teens probably don’t want to talk about! 

I left school with very little in terms of qualifications. I had shrugged off the warnings from family about Education being important and had always said that I was happy to work in a factory. 

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