IBS Unfiltered

A Place for Real Stories, Recipes, and Support

If you have IBS, you know it’s not just about stomach issues — it touches every part of daily life. For years, I struggled with IBS-D on a daily basis, trying different solutions to “fix” it. Eventually, I realized that instead of constantly chasing a cure, I needed to learn to live with IBS — to regain freedom in my life, even with the unpredictability it brings.

My IBS Story

My journey started when I was young but I will never forget my experience when I was 13. It was Thanksgiving — a delicious meal, laughter, and family all around. After dinner, my cousin and I decided to take my dog for a walk. Unfortunately, I didn’t make it home in time. I had to awkwardly rush down the stairs and change, hoping no one noticed.

Now, in my thirties, I still carry the fear of it happening again. Over the years, there have been other incidents that reinforced this anxiety, and it has often kept me from going out, socializing, or enjoying community activities. Especially in new place or places where I am unsure if there is a washroom around.

IBS has a way of making you feel isolated. Many of my friends understand I get sever stomach pain, but it’s hard to explain the full impact. I often felt alone — unsure, frustrated, and disconnected.

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Finding Community

Recently, I started talking to a friend’s friend who also has IBS. Sharing stories, laughing at relatable experiences, and realizing I wasn’t alone changed everything. It made me understand: it’s not me, it’s IBS. That sense of relief, of being understood, was powerful — and it’s exactly what inspired me to start IBS Unfiltered.

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What IBS Unfiltered Is All About

This blog is a place to:

• Connect: Share your personal IBS journey and read others’ stories
• Support: Learn from people who truly understand what living with IBS is like
• Discover: Find tried-and-true IBS-friendly recipes and advice
• Inspire: Reclaim life, confidence, and community despite IBS

Whether you’re newly diagnosed or have been managing IBS for years, this is a space where you can feel seen, supported, and understood.

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Join the Community

I invite you to explore the site, read stories, share your own experiences, and try recipes that have helped others. Together, we can normalize living with IBS, share what works, and create a community where no one feels alone.