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This week we talk to Ben and Katie Portier. We talk to them about navigating Ben's IBD from dating to married life, from flares to hospital stays, to surgery, and life with an ostomy. We talk about anxiety, body image, managing relationships, and being social. We discuss finding support for yourself and offering support to others. We hope you enjoy – Cheers!

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– Living with a permanent ostomy – UOAA
– Emergency ostomy resources – UOAA
– Anxiety and IBD – Crohn's & Colitis Foundation
– Eating with an ostomy – UOAA
– Spouse / caregiver resources – Well Spouse Association

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