Two and a half years. ⏳️
If I had to sum up the last 30ish months in a single phrase, it would probably be: “Come hell or high water.”
Between navigating two major hip surgeries, going through a divorce, apartment living, and buying a house, all while managing the daily, unpredictable realities of Crohn’s disease, migraines, PTSD, and Slipping Rib Syndrome – life has been loud. It’s been heavy. It has required every ounce of resilience I didn’t even know I possessed.
But it has also brought me clarity, strength, personal growth, and perseverance. 💪
For a long time, my corner of the internet has been known as the “It Could Be Worse” Blog. It’s a space that has been my anchor since 2016, and I am so deeply grateful for the community I’ve built here. But as I’ve grown, healed, and rebuilt my life from the ground up, I’ve realized that I want a name that reflects less about “comparing my pain” and more about the raw, unfiltered reality of living it and sharing the good, the bad, and the ugly. I’m a different person than I was a decade ago, and I’d like to represent that growth.
Welcome to my next chapter: The Honest Patient ✨️💚
This rebrand is a reflection of my lived experiences, both the beautiful and the brutal. My goal hasn’t changed, but it has evolved. I want to use this space to educate, to advocate, and to share my patient perspective with a sense of purpose and positivity. 😊
But let’s be really clear: positivity doesn’t mean fake smiles from me and I’ll never steer away from sharing it all – even the TMI that others may steer from. To me, true positivity is finding a way through the ugly truth, rather than hiding from it.
I’m still going to be exactly who I’ve always been — as open, candid, and honest as I can be. You’re still going to see the real me – green hair and all! But now, I am creating a space dedicated to turning that lived experience into a powerful tool for patient advocacy and education. 💚
My new logo features a silhouette that represents my own journey, grounded by a purple awareness ribbon to remind us all of the invisible battles so many of us fight every single day – like my Crohn’s Disease. I’ll use a few ribbons throughout the year that represent my battles, but the purple ribbon will be represented the most since my first diagnosis was Crohn’s Disease and the reason I began my blogging journey. Sharing my experience helped me navigate the world of invisible illnesses that I was unfamiliar with while also connecting me with other great patient advocates. 🎗
Thank you all for standing by me through the chapters of It Could Be Worse blog. I can’t wait to start this new era of advocacy, education, and unfiltered honesty with you.
Chronically ill. Candidly spoken. Welcome to The Honest Patient. ✨🫂
