Great post Megan

I too go out of my way to take care of my body (and mind) because I have to.. Following a diet that other people find "strict" or "restricting" is what gives me freedom. Both from tummy trouble and it helps to keep me mentally healthy. What makes me sad / angry however is that people want to convince me to take meds so that I can eat "normal" again. Sad because those same people are suffering with Colitis as well and they medicate the symptoms with meds instead of trying to work on the cause and get better by cutting out beer, sugar etc.