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Capturing Colitis: Poems and Illustrations on My Life with Ulcerative Colitis
This title was previously published as Danger Zones, Underpants Dances, and Colon Funerals: Poems and Illustrations on My Life with Ulcerative Colitis by Susan Montgomery.
You feel trapped in your home and chained to the bathroom.
You feel alone with your thoughts, isolated from the world, ashamed of your body, and afraid of what lies ahead.
What do you do to get through each day?
Capturing the humor of living with ulcerative colitis through art and writing has helped me in ways that I never expected. Dreaming of “fantasy treatments” like fairy sparkles, writing funny poems about running to the bathroom (and not making it there in time), and drawing my colon in a casket have kept me laughing throughout this process.
I know that living with inflammatory bowel disease is terrible. You never quite know what each day will be like.
I am sharing my story because I think it may help you. I have been where you are and while it's not a fun experience, capturing the funny moments in everyday situations can help you get through each day, one day at a time.
You feel trapped in your home and chained to the bathroom.
You feel alone with your thoughts, isolated from the world, ashamed of your body, and afraid of what lies ahead.
What do you do to get through each day?
Capturing the humor of living with ulcerative colitis through art and writing has helped me in ways that I never expected. Dreaming of “fantasy treatments” like fairy sparkles, writing funny poems about running to the bathroom (and not making it there in time), and drawing my colon in a casket have kept me laughing throughout this process.
I know that living with inflammatory bowel disease is terrible. You never quite know what each day will be like.
I am sharing my story because I think it may help you. I have been where you are and while it's not a fun experience, capturing the funny moments in everyday situations can help you get through each day, one day at a time.
81 pages, Paperback
First published January 1, 2022
About the author
Susan Montgomery
33 books3 followersSusan Montgomery is is an award-winning author and artist who brings stories to life through vibrant illustrations and engaging picture books.
She is passionate about music, animals, and community, and creates stories that inspire curiosity and connection. Her books celebrate themes like the joy of the ukulele, rescue cats finding forever homes, and the power of friendship and kindness. Susan also publishes books in other genres.
Living with chronic pain, Susan strives to show others that nothing is impossible. She graduated from Bowling Green State University with a Bachelor of Fine Arts in Art Education.
Through her storytelling, she hopes to spark imagination and joy in readers of all ages. Susan lives in Bowling Green, Ohio, with her tuxedo cat, Tracey, who loves crinkle toys and long naps.
She is passionate about music, animals, and community, and creates stories that inspire curiosity and connection. Her books celebrate themes like the joy of the ukulele, rescue cats finding forever homes, and the power of friendship and kindness. Susan also publishes books in other genres.
Living with chronic pain, Susan strives to show others that nothing is impossible. She graduated from Bowling Green State University with a Bachelor of Fine Arts in Art Education.
Through her storytelling, she hopes to spark imagination and joy in readers of all ages. Susan lives in Bowling Green, Ohio, with her tuxedo cat, Tracey, who loves crinkle toys and long naps.
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