u/Background_Ant5754

For context I was diagnosed at 18, I’m now 28, and I had my son in 2024. I’ve never felt guilty for having Crohn’s disease except for today.

I was finally feeling like I had enough energy to go out and had planned to go to the zoo with my son after his nap.

On the way to the zoo I could already feel the pain starting and the need for the toilet.. I got to the zoo in time and the need was gone. Half way around seeing the animals, the need came and it came fast. The pain was unbearable and I made the decision to come home.

My son is 22 months so I know he doesn’t know the difference of seeing all the animals, but I can’t help but feel guilty like it’s my fault.

Some days are easier to get through than others and this one wasn’t.

For context I was diagnosed at 18, I’m now 28, and I had my son in 2024. I’ve never felt guilty for having Crohn’s disease except for today.

I was finally feeling like I had enough energy to go out and had planned to go to the zoo with my son after his nap.

On the way to the zoo I could already feel the pain starting and the need for the toilet.. I got to the zoo in time and the need was gone. Half way around seeing the animals, the need came and it came fast. The pain was unbearable and I made the decision to come home.

My son is 22 months so I know he doesn’t know the difference of seeing all the animals, but I can’t help but feel guilty like it’s my fault.

Some days are easier to get through than others and this one wasn’t.