Being an inspiration to others is a huge responsibility! I think I’ve found a way to use the internet wisely.

I have an illness called “ulcerative colitis” and for years I’ve been looking for a cure… or at least some answers. There’s no cure for what I have, but there is a way to deal with it through diet and medication.

I am pretty much alone in my struggle until one random night I was looking up my illness on youtube. I have no idea why. Maybe I was looking for new information or news or anything. To my surprise I found a number of video blogger talking about their disease and their struggles and triumphs. I was quickly fascinated by using media to bring awareness to this illness. Why didn’t I think of it?! I mean, media is used to bring awareness to other conditions like cancer, aids, diabetes… why not colitis? So I jumped on the bandwagon and started making my own videos/documentary about colitis. So far the feedback was pleasant. I was half-expecting derogatory comments because… well, its youtube. And when you put yourself out there on Youtube, its almost asking for it. I haven’t received any bad feedback. I’m so relieved!!