To the Girl Staring Back at Me

Natasha Kacharia, was diagnosed with ulcerative colitis her junior year of high school. In this video, she shares how she failed to recognize herself in the mirror and eventually learns to appreciate her new identity with her diagnosis.

Photo by Lukáš Dlutko from Pexels

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This article is sponsored by Connecting to Cure.

Connecting to Cure Crohn’s and Colitis is a grassroots, volunteer organization that brings together the IBD community with a focus on caregivers and families. Connecting to Cure Crohn’s & Colitis provides community and support for those coping with these chronic illnesses, while raising awareness and funds for research as well.

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