2014 is upon us. Out with the old, in with the new. We've entered the time of year where people reflect on the past year and look ahead to new beginnings. Resolutions are made, some of which are kept while others fall by the wayside because, as we all know, old habits die hard. I'll be turning 38 tomorrow (wait, what?) and I can say a lot has changed in my life since I was 26 and diagnosed with my chronic illness. I'd like to say I've grown wiser in the past 11+ years, and not because I went to graduate school, but because of the life lessons that living with Crohn's has taught me. With that, here are 20 things all of us living with chronic illnesses should strive for in the new year: 1. If you haven't accepted your diagnosis , work towards that . It's one of the most freeing things a person with a chronic illness can do. 2. Connect with people who get it, whether it's online , at meetups, or in a support group . They don't necessarily hav
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