In honor of World PTSD Day today, I release a poem I wrote some weeks ago surrounding the medical trauma I’ve faced as a Crohn’s patient. This poem is not for the faint of heart so I will not be offended if you cannot read it.

Post-traumatic stress is a term that’s often thrown around lightly but it has serious implications for people who have been in battle for their country, for their lives and against chronic illnesses. Everyday is a minefield with an array of flashbacks and memories that keep us from living our best lives. I urge you all to learn more and to respond to those who suffer from PTSD with kindness and compassion. Here goes nothing:

So, own your Crohn’s, own your PTSD, and seek the help you may need to rise above the trauma you’ve endured to live the fullest life possible.

~~LOVE, LIGHT & PEACE ALWAYS~~

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