Belle Brita

A Christian Feminist Lifestyle Blog

  • Home
  • Meet Brita
    • Start Here
    • Contact
    • Newsletter Options
    • Featured On
  • Start Here
    • Meet Brita
    • Belle Brita Newsletters
    • Comment Policy
  • The F-Word
    • Feminist Blog Posts
    • Sign up for Friday’s The F-Word
  • Work with Me
    • Disclosure
    • Hire Me
    • Contact

Warning: Undefined variable $author_link in /home/belleb8/public_html/wp-content/themes/belle-brita/functions.php on line 173

Published: August 11, 2016

Crohn’s Disease is Just a Bump in My Life Journey

I've had Crohn's Disease for more than two decades, but it doesn't stop me from living my life. | Belle Brita

A few years ago, I wrote this as a response to a prompt that I can no longer find. Maybe the prompt was on courage? I told Dan about it before I shared it with a few friends. “It’s a little smug,” I said. “It sounds inspiring,” he replied. I’ve updated it slightly since then. I have… [Read More]

4 CommentsFiled Under: Crohn's DiseaseTagged With: personal growth


Warning: Undefined variable $author_link in /home/belleb8/public_html/wp-content/themes/belle-brita/functions.php on line 173

Published: July 8, 2016

The Modern Woman: Taking Control of Your Own Fertility (Guest Post)

Feminism is about the freedom of choice, including the choice to delay (or decline) motherhood. | Belle Brita

This post is the first of its kind on Belle Brita, although I hope to offer more posts like this! Today’s guest post is a sponsored blog post from Noreen Butler at the Frozen Egg Bank Network. I love having guest posts as part of Friday’s The F-Word. It’s important that I offer multiple perspectives on… [Read More]

7 CommentsFiled Under: Feminism, Women's HealthTagged With: sponsors, The F-Word


Warning: Undefined variable $author_link in /home/belleb8/public_html/wp-content/themes/belle-brita/functions.php on line 169

Updated: May 2, 2019    

What Your Doctor Won’t Tell You About Colonoscopy Prep

Text reads: "Honest Tips to Survive Your Colonoscopy Prep"

In honor of World IBD Day, I want to talk about colonoscopy prep. Before I get started, let me write this huge massive disclaimer in bold font. I am not a doctor. I am not a nurse. In fact, I am not a medical professional whatsoever. However, I have had Crohn’s Disease for over 20… [Read More]

28 CommentsFiled Under: Crohn's DiseaseTagged With: advocacy, colonoscopy


Warning: Undefined variable $author_link in /home/belleb8/public_html/wp-content/themes/belle-brita/functions.php on line 169

Updated: May 10, 2018    

Why I Won’t Do Whole30 Again

I did Whole30 for the first time in January 2016. While I'm glad I challenged myself, I don't plan on repeating it. | Belle Brita

Post contains affiliate links.  So… my title is a little clickbaity. I actually probably won’t do Whole30 again, but I reserve the right to change my mind. But the title “Why I Probably Won’t Do Whole30 Again” just feels so wishy-washy. Who’s going to click on that? If you remember waaaaaay back in January, I… [Read More]

18 CommentsFiled Under: HealthTagged With: Whole30


Warning: Undefined variable $author_link in /home/belleb8/public_html/wp-content/themes/belle-brita/functions.php on line 173

Published: March 18, 2016

Never Trust a Fart

Life with Crohn's Disease would be a lot worse if I couldn't laugh about it. | Belle Brita

Having an invisible illness is a double-edged sword. On the one hand, people usually don’t treat me any differently than any other able-bodied person. On the other hand, people usually don’t treat me any differently because I “don’t look sick.” I’ve had Crohn’s Disease for over 20 years now, and I’m only 28 years old…. [Read More]

13 CommentsFiled Under: Crohn's DiseaseTagged With: advocacy


Warning: Undefined variable $author_link in /home/belleb8/public_html/wp-content/themes/belle-brita/functions.php on line 173

Published: February 20, 2016

I Don’t Put My Husband’s Needs Above My Own

I love my husband, but his needs are not more important than my own. | Belle Brita

Recently two women, both of whom I admire, politely disagreed with each other in the comments of something I had posted to Facebook. By the time I noticed the discussion, it had been over for several hours, and I didn’t feel like starting it up again. If I had, this is what I would have… [Read More]

9 CommentsFiled Under: Crohn's Disease, Self-CareTagged With: #LoveBlog

« Previous Page
Next Page »

Meet Brita

Christian feminist libertarian, making the world a better place one day at a time. Fueled by hot tea and mimosas. Read More…

  • Bloglovin
  • Facebook
  • Instagram
  • Pinterest
  • RSS
  • Tumblr
  • Twitter
Earth Day Essentials from Grove Collaborative

Subscribe to my newsletter

Learn more about the monthly life.love.latitude and the weekly Friday's The F-Word!

Categories

  • Feminism
  • Travel
  • Crohn’s Disease
  • Blogging
  • Love Story
  • Faith

Recent Posts

Me with my mom on my wedding day

I Will Never Have the Best Year of My Life

When I graduated high school, my friend Matt was the valedictorian. In his class address, he said … [Read More...]

Progress photo of a guest bedroom that will be turned into a nursery. Shows a bassinet, antique wood furniture, and a wall-mounted TV.

Decluttering Before Baby Arrives | One Room Challenge Week Two

Dan and I just got back from a leisure/business trip to Orlando. He has a conference there every … [Read More...]

Photo collage of a party banner made of maps and a messy guest bedroom. Text overlay reads: "Guest Bedroom to Nursery Makeover"

Guest Bedroom Makeover | One Room Challenge Week One

I've been aware of the One Room Challenge for years. It's so popular that my best friend (who isn't … [Read More...]

Popular Posts

  • A Year Without My Mother
  • My Husband Didn’t Take My Last Name
  • 20 Life-Changing Things to Do in Your 20s
  • 7 Scripture Readings on Service
  • Feminism 101: Learning the Lingo
  • My Bikini Has Nothing to Do with You
  • How to Survive School with Crohn’s Disease
Privacy & Cookies: This site uses cookies. By continuing to use this website, you agree to their use.
To find out more, including how to control cookies, see here: Cookie Policy

© 2015, 2019 Belle Brita. Designed by KG.

Copyright © 2025 · Belle Brita on Genesis Framework · WordPress · Log in