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Originally posted by futuregreek
I'd feel dumb explaining "I have crohns and this is what it entails" if someone had already given "the speech" just last semester or something. Of course I'd want to clarify how my case might be different or whatever, but it's not all that uncommon anymore and I don't want to overdo it.
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I have been very surprised how many people know someone with Crohn's since being diagnosed myself. You can always ask "Are you familiar with what that is?" before you launch into an explanation. It doesn't have to be some big dramatic speech to the whole group. I would talk quietly first with my Big Sis/Sister-Daughter (whatever terms your group uses) or with your New Member Coordinator/educator (whatever term your group uses again!) and let them know first, in case you have to miss events because of it. Trust me, it's much harder telling your BOSS than telling your sisters!
Dee