Talking about Crohn’s Disease

Talking about Crohn’s disease can be difficult, especially when you are explaining your condition to people who may not fully understand what you are going through. You can help initiate a discussion about Crohn’s disease with your friends, family, and co-workers or employer using the following guides.

These guides offer you examples of questions that you or your loved ones and colleagues may want to ask. You do not have to use these specific questions, but they may be helpful as a way to initiate the conversation or at least tackle subjects that may be uncomfortable at first for all of you.

Crohn’s Discussion Guides

Talking with Family and Friends

Talking with Your Spouse/Partner

Talking with Your Employer