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Thursday, Apr 09th 2009
Welcome to Real Women. Real Stories. Written by You for You
HealthyWomen.org brings you a new blog written by you for you. Read about the experiences of different women as they navigate through life's ups and downs. Share your story today. Tell us what's on your mind, what you're struggling with, an obstacle you've overcome or even a new activity or class you've tried. We want to hear it all - the funny, sad and everything in between. Click here to get started.
Tuesday, Jun 28th 2011
Living With Crohn's Disease
"When my Crohn's is under control, it's the best time of my life," says Nancy Kennedy, a 47-year-old nurse and mother of three, who has been treated for Crohn's disease for nearly 30 years. Kennedy is one of an estimated 1.5 million Americans who suffer from inflammatory bowel disease. Receiving a diagnosis just six months after the birth of her first child, Nicole, Kennedy never dreamed that the baby she held in her arms would one day face the very same challenges.
But this mother-daughter duo isn't letting their diagnoses hold them back.
Wednesday, Jan 20th 2010
Informed & Empowered by Donnalyn Giegerich's Story
Elyse Jankowski, HealthyWomen program assistant
"Less Fear, More Fun" were just a few of the words of wisdom shared yesterday by Donnalyn Giegerich, a dynamic speaker and sarcoma survivor, as she presented on the topic "Passion Is Always in Fashion."
