“Hi, I’m Mendy Pellin and I have Ulcerative Colitis.” Join Mendy Pellin and hear from a panel of experts on living with Crohn’s or Ulcerative Colitis, at an event in Crown Heights. Full Story
Hi, I’m Mendy Pellin and I have Ulcerative Colitis.
I made that declaration on social media a few years ago, right after moving from Los Angeles to New York. I had forgotten about the culture of secrecy and stigma and I wanted to help others not feel alone in the bathroom. OK, that sounds a bit funny.
Since I’ve “come out of the bathroom” I’ve been able to support scores of people in our community, that felt safe to reach out, after being diagnosed with IBD or not having luck with various treatments.
They say that humor is often a response to trauma. So where does bathroom humor come from?
A question that can probably be answered by anyone afflicted with Crohn’s or Ulcerative Colitis. Humor can definitely dial down the shame associated with the many awkward situations we find ourselves.
Another thing that can dial down the shame is meeting with others in the same boat as you – or at least in the next stall.
Shame only feeds anxiety that attributes to that disruptive flare-up.
Also, equipping yourself with the latest information can dial down anxiety.
Those are the ingredients that make up our event this Tuesday evening:
– Meet your neighbors that are also struggling in silence.
– Hear about the latest medical treatments from Dr. Hudesman, a global authority on IBD.
– Hear from Dr. Keefer, a global leader on research and education focusing on the mind-gut connection.
– Hear from our beloved doctor, Dr. Eli Rosen, who understands our community’s health issues more than anyone.
That’s some seriously valuable information – all sprinkled with a dash of humor, as your evening’s host.
This event is not just for those with IBD. It’s also for friends, parents and family of those with IBD to get a better understanding how to support your loved one.
I made sure all restrooms are nearby, fully stocked and in working order, so you can avoid another “humorous” story.
Tuesday, February 25, at 8:30 PM at Lubavitcher Yeshiva, 570 Crown Street.
For questions about the event email [email protected].
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