KristenNov 23, 20184 min readStaying Positive in the Face of AdversityPositivity. It’s something we all strive for in our daily lives but staying positive in the face of adversity can be much more...
KristenSep 21, 20184 min readDehydration: The Hidden CulpritSeveral days ago, I set up and stepped out of bed, only to watch the room around me go black and spin momentarily. I steadied myself on...
KristenJul 15, 20183 min readReview: Coloplast Sensura Mio 1-PieceIf you know me, you know that I am a creature of habit. I love organization, routines, and sticking with what I know works. But for some...
KristenJun 30, 20185 min readAnswering Your Most-Asked Ostomy QuestionsI receive many messages a week with questions related to living with an ostomy from food to lifestyle and everything inbetween, so I...
KristenJun 22, 20185 min readExciting New Beginnings | Kristen's ChroniclesI have always heard that life will present you with jobs, relationships, and opportunities when the time is right. But sometimes, the...
KristenApr 7, 20186 min readMy Favorite Ostomy Products for Sensitive SkinI have sensitive skin. Wait, scratch that. I have really sensitive skin. My skin is so sensitive that bandaids superglue themselves to my...
KristenMar 30, 20185 min readFinding Balance: 6 Months Post-Op | Kristen's ChroniclesYing and Yang. Hot and cold. Sweet and spicy. Life is about balance and without balance, things can become very.. well, unbalanced....
KristenMar 6, 20184 min readBack to Johns Hopkins | Kristen's ChroniclesExactly a year ago, we were on our way to Johns Hopkins Hospital for my pre-op evaluation before my second surgery. While a lot (a LOT)...
KristenMar 3, 20185 min readI Did Not Choose Surgery; Surgery Chose Me | Kristen's ChroniclesIt is August 22, 2016. Cramped into a tiny room with barely enough room for a bed, my parents sit on the side of my bed while I lay,...
KristenFeb 23, 20184 min read"I'll Be Happy When.." | Kristen's ChroniclesFull-time student, full-time chronic illness warrior. As I approach 5 months post-operative, I continue to be amazed by the way in which...