Dani's story

My name is Dani and I am a YouTube video blogger. The people who view my videos only see me at my best, but there is another side to my life that I would like to share with you.
Read, watch and listen to stories of how our members have overcome the challenges of living with a chronic illness and achieved success in their lives.
Have a story to share? Send an email to [email protected] with the subject line Personal Story
Alex's Story
Amanda's Story
Amanda W's Story

29 year old Amanda has mild – moderate IBD, but the complications from years of having the disease unchecked have… complicated it.
Amy's Story
Bryttani's Story
Chris's Story

NZ born Chris speaks about his journey against the odds to complete two half-marathons and trekk to the Base Camp of Everest.
Hugh's Story
Jill's Story

Jill Corbett, who co-organised the fundraiser Newcastle Bowel of the Ball in June 2012, shares her story about colitis, colon removal, and moving on
Joe's Story
Josie's Story

14 year old Josie describes her battle with Crohn’s- “Enjoy Today’, because you don’t know what tomorrow will bring’.
Kieran's Story

THE final year of study is not something most school-leavers would elect to do twice. Kieran was forced to spread his Victorian Certificate of Education over two years due to illness
Kineta's Story

19 year old Kineta talks about her struggle with Crohn’s disease and finding out about the important things in life along the way.
Lachlan's Story

If Crohn’s disease was a textbook, then Lachan’s photo would be on the front cover. His is a classic example of Crohn’s disease in childhood or adolescence
Lauren's Story
Jonno's Story

Jonno’s story highlights how the onset of Crohn’s disease can vary in individual people and how much time it can take in some cases to reach a definitive diagnosis
Levon Bakalian's Story

Levon Bakalian, designer of CCA’s special pendant (available here), talks about living with Crohn’s disease
Luke Escombe's Story

Musician, song-writer, entertainer and comedian Luke Escombe, a CCA Ambassador, talks about living with Crohn’s Disease
Meg's Story

Despite enduring some hard times, Meg Nicoll has put her experiences to good use by helping others on their IBD journey
Mel's Story

Mel Ifield refused to give in to her illness, until her body told her otherwise. Here she writes about her relief after her decision to come out of “the bathroom”
Michael's Story

A flare-up of Crohn’s disease threatened to thwart Michael’s annual Christmas display but a small army of volunteer elves stepped up to help
Najee's Story

Najee takes us through his ordeal. He was relatively flare free until one day when that all changed.
Natalie's Story

While inflammatory bowel disease has disrupted Natalie Whelan’s life, she is determined to live each moment and improve awareness and empathy among other young adults
Nicole's Story

Nicole was diagnosed at 19 and talks about her journey and making everyday count towards happiness
Patricia's Story

Patricia felt as if her life were grinding to a halt, until she decided to get her life back on track, literally
Rebecca's Story

It wasn’t the gift she had been wishing for, but Rebecca Thorpe has quickly managed to adapt to a new way of living with IBD
Renee's Story

Being diagnosed with IBD can be a complicated process. Throw in a foreign language and the journey can take a few unexpected turns, as Queensland’s Renee Wickson discovered
Savvas Story

IT took Savvas 10 years to come to terms with being diagnosed with IBD. Here he shares his experience living with Crohn’s disease as a young male and its impact on his personal & professional life
Scott's Story

An International view on IBD –CANADIAN-born Scott Waterhouse shares his experiences about living with a chronic illness in another country
Stacey's Story

Like most 23-year-olds Stacey Sweedman was horrified to learn she would have to live with a ‘poo sack’. Then she got her life back
Susan's Story

A large and loving family has helped Susan Maye endure the lows of IBD. Here, Susan and sister Fionnuala share their experiences of living with IBD and helping a loved one with IBD
Tansel Ali's Story

Memory champion Tansel Ali talks about how living with Crohn’s disease gave him a new perspective on life