Becoming A Barbie Girl
On the 4th of July, I took the next step in my IBD Journey, becoming a Barbie Girl. In the IBD community, a Barbie Bum or Ken Bum is the affectionate nickname given to Proctectomy Surgery. In my last IBD…
#GUTSelfie 2024
Today, 30th June 2024, is #GUTSelfie, a movement created by Guts UK a charity dedicated to breaking the embarrassment and stigma surrounding digestive health. It’s a day where I feel so much unconditional love and support from an amazing community….
Hitting A Bump In The Road
Living with a chronic illness isn’t easy and many of us will talk about “hitting a bump in the road”. After having The Best Year last year, this one has left me feeling like I am starting over again. A…
The Best Year So Far
It has been one year since I had my colon removed. To say it has been the best year so far is an understatement. I do have a post on my surgery, if you’d like to read it. When I…
COVID-19, 30 Days Post Surgery & A Platinum Jubilee
When I uploaded my last post “Starting Life At 30” I mentioned how I felt a little under the weather, thinking I’d come back from the hospital with a cold, I had COVID-19. After 2 & 1/2 years of shielding…
Starting My Life At 30
Hello, I’m Hannah Marie Brankley and I’m starting my life at 30. When I was young and asked what I wanted to be when I grew up. My loved ones around me will always remember that first-ever answer. I wanted…