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~OYC Trailblazers~ Anisha Zumba-ing Her Way into 2021!

~OYC Trailblazers~ Anisha Zumba-ing Her Way into 2021!

This blog post has been done in collaboration with Girls With Guts Community Connection. By Anisha Gangotra My name is Anisha, I’m 37 years old and I live in Buckinghamshire in the United Kingdom. I’ve lived with ulcerative colitis since 2008, from the age of 24. I...
Black Lives Matter in the IBD Community, Too

Black Lives Matter in the IBD Community, Too

In recent weeks, months and years, we have witnessed far too many hate crimes toward our Black brothers and sisters. It is not unknown to us that many Black bodies have been tested upon without fair pain medications, expected to endure tremendous suffering in the name...
I am NOT a Burden: A South Asian Perspective

I am NOT a Burden: A South Asian Perspective

The recent advice column in the NY Times called “Is it OK to Dump Him Because of His Medical Condition?” has been percolating in our minds for the last few weeks. Tomorrow, July 2nd, 2020, marks 10 years since I’ve been married to the love of my life, Anand. Yes, you...