About

Grit and Chronic Illness.

My name is Angela. I was diagnosed with Crohn’s disease when I was just 19 years old. Like many others, I’ve struggled to overcome and live with my illness, but despite it, I have managed to achieve many of my dreams- finishing my Bachelor’s and Master’s degrees, achieving the job of my dreams, mastering my personal finances, traveling the world, marrying my best friend, among many others.

I am first and foremost a dreamer that believes anything is possible, given enough grit. My chronic illness brought many challenges, but it also shaped me into the person I am today. Regardless, I couldn’t have achieved many of my goals without the support of my family, especially my husband who still puts up with my struggles.

We all need help every once in a while. I hope that my stories prove helpful, but if there is something else, please let me know- what can I do to help you? Send me a message on the contact page- I’d love to hear from you!

For more about my story, see my 4-part series of posts on how I started my chronic career:

Part 1: “Operation Graduation: Surviving College and Crohn’s Disease”

Part 2: “How I Started My Chronic Career: The Post-Grad Journey”

Part 3: “The Fight for My Chronic Dreams”

Part 4: “The Realization of My Chronic Dreams”