IBD

Love Beyond the Worry of Chronic Illness

Choosing to believe in love, and in my own worth, despite uncertainty.

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Beamlak Alebel
Sep 24, 2025
Relationships

Navigating Life and Illness: A Student’s Advocacy Journey in Africa

In this article, I discuss my journey as a university student with inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) and my advocacy for peers facing similar challenges.

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Yeabsira Taye Gurmu
Aug 28, 2025
Mental health and wellbeing

Living with IBD: My Journey of Resilience and Empathy

The piece shares my journey of living with IBD, discussing the challenges of managing a chronic illness, overcoming stigma, and finding resilience

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Beamlak Alebel
May 19, 2025
Mental health and wellbeing