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Hannah Marie Brankley
Life In My 30's
  • A disorganized pile of dozens of empty aluminum and plastic medication blister packs scattered across a textured, golden-yellow shag carpet. All of the pill compartments have been popped open and emptied.
    2026 | Lifestyle | My IBD Journey

    World IBD Day 2026 // Do I Still Have IBD?

    Hours 19 May 202619 May 2026

    Today marks my 12th year recognising World IBD Day whilst living with IBD… but this year, I found myself asking a question I never thought…

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  • A bright and modern home office space is visible, tucked under a sloped attic ceiling with a large skylight window. A light wood desk is positioned against a white wall, featuring two large computer monitors on adjustable arms. The left monitor displays what appears to be a video call or a person, while the right monitor shows a darker interface, possibly for photo or video editing, with a small window showing an interior room. A webcam is mounted on top of the right monitor. On the desk are a keyboard, mouse, a white pair of headphones, a black speaker on a stand, and a glass of water. A comfortable-looking grey office chair with a white base is pulled up to the desk. To the left of the desk, under the window, is a white radiator and a potted green plant. In the lower-left corner, a grey sofa or armchair is partially visible, indicating a cozy living area nearby. To the right, a tall, white bookshelf with glass doors is partially seen, holding various decorative items. The floor is a light wood.
    2025 | Lifestyle | My IBD Journey

    Working From Home Works for Disabled People

    Hours 31 July 202531 July 2025

    Dear Labour Party, or, Dear whoever is reading this. I’ve worked hard since 16. But now, as a disabled person living with a stoma, chronic…

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  • A close-up of a hand with an IV cannula secured by medical tape, connected to clear and coloured tubing. The date "4/7/24" is handwritten on the tape. The background shows a hospital gown and bedding.
    2025 | Lifestyle | My IBD Journey

    Being A Barbie Girl // One Year Later

    Hours 4 July 20254 July 2025
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    Last year, I became a Barbie Girl and opened up about my proctectomy surgery. I can’t believe it’s already been a year.

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  • This image shows a woman seated in a well-lit room, smiling softly at the camera. She has long, straight brown hair and is wearing a berry-toned cardigan over a black top. Behind her, a bookshelf filled with colourful books and a Funko Pop figure adds personality and a literary touch to the setting. The overall vibe is warm, calm, and cosy—perfect for a content creator, reader, or book lover working from home or capturing a candid moment in their space.
    2025 | Lifestyle | My IBD Journey

    Stomas Save Lives, So Why Are We Still Hiding Them?

    Hours 5 May 20255 May 2025
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    Three years ago, I shared a blog post titled; Starting My Life At 30 where I talked about having my second stoma surgery. It’s a…

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  • Becoming A Barbie Girl
    2024 | Lifestyle | My IBD Journey

    Becoming A Barbie Girl

    Hours 8 August 20242 November 2024

    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…

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  • #GUTSelfie 2024
    2024 | Lifestyle | My IBD Journey

    #GUTSelfie 2024

    Hours 30 June 20242 November 2024
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    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…

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Today marks my 12th year recognising World IBD Day Today marks my 12th year recognising World IBD Day whilst living with IBD… but this year, I found myself asking a question I never thought I would.

Do I actually still have IBD?

After 3 surgeries, having everything from the ileum down removed and now living with a stoma, my Ulcerative Colitis is no longer active. There’s nowhere left for the disease to flare in the way it once did… so where does that leave me?

Am I someone who had IBD? Or am I still someone living with it?

In today’s blog post, I wanted to explore that question because IBD is so much more than just a bowel disease. Even without active disease, I still live with the effects it left behind.

A stoma gave me my quality of life back after years of immense pain and failed treatments, but it isn’t a cure. It’s a management route with its own ups and downs.

I’d love to know if anyone else with a stoma has ever questioned where they fit within the IBD community now 💜

Link: https://hannahmariebrankley.com/world-ibd-day-2026-do-i-still-have-ibd/

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Lovely meal out last night with loved ones to cele Lovely meal out last night with loved ones to celebrate my brother and I’s birthday at @casabiancausk 🥰

Highly recommend the spaghetti carbonara! 😋

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From winter to spring 🌸 #2026 #LifeRecently From winter to spring 🌸

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Of course, I see these books and think colouring w Of course, I see these books and think colouring would be a nice, calming hobby... Just another excuse to buy something 'book' 😂

Day 261 of 365 Days of Prompts: Read a book where the characters visit an apple orchard.

#Bookstagram #Bookish #CosyReads #AutumnReads #365DaysOfPrompts
I am loving the chapter ornaments in Disenchanted! I am loving the chapter ornaments in Disenchanted! 😍

Day 260 of 365 Days of Prompts: Read a book with a character who has a September birthday.

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A trip to Tesco means books! 😂 Day 259 of 365 Day A trip to Tesco means books! 😂

Day 259 of 365 Days of Prompts: Read a book featuring an autumn festival.

Honestly, I can’t be trusted around books... 👀

#Bookstagram #Bookish #AutumnReads #BookHaul #365DaysOfPrompts
I got a copy! My mum is a gem for picking this up I got a copy! My mum is a gem for picking this up for me! ❤️📚

Day 258 of 365 Days of Prompts: Read a book featuring a cosy cottage.

Because who doesn't love a cosy cottage? 🏡🍂

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