RESOURCES FOR SUPPORT
Visit these sites…
If you or someone you know is struggling with ulcerative colitis or any other invisible or autoimmune disease, explore these sites for more information and support:
https://www.crohnscolitisfoundation.org/
https://www.mycrohnsandcolitisteam.com/
https://www.thisislivingwithuc.com/get-support
https://autoimmune.org/
https://www.autoimmuneinstitute.org/
https://www.invisibledisabilityproject.org/
https://invisibledisabilities.org/
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