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It’s been 7 years today since I was diagnosed with Crohns disease. I remember being so scared when I was first told that I had a chronic illness. It’s amazing how things change. I’ve definitely had a lot of ups and downs. I like how crohn’s’ is still not a recognizable word in the dictionary (at least Microsoft’s version). Anyway, to make my point, I think I’ve matured since 13. Sure, I’ve had a lot of emotional, physical and mental setbacks. In a lot of ways, I’m still that scared teen girl who has just been told her life will never be the same. But now I don’t put crohns first. It doesn’t take me a month to work up the nerve to tell my friends, or to ask for help. I am better with medicine troubles, and am finally a lot more honest with myself and my doctors. I don’t think I’m doing such serious damage to my psyche or body. Hopefully remission is right around the corner.