Did an IBD diagnosis change the direction of your life? For Danielle Golden and Joe Teeters, being diagnosed as a young adult had a profound influence on their lives. The plans they had for their lives were derailed, but they only met, formed a strong friendship, and founded Double Baggin' It because of their IBD. Learn more about their disease journeys, how they met, and how they use humor to raise awareness of IBD and ostomy life both inside and outside the IBD community.

Further Reading:

• Pre-Existing Condition—What It Is & Why It’s a Big Deal
• Dependent Coverage for Young Adults
• Proctectomy Surgery for Inflammatory Bowel Disease
• How to Prepare Yourself for Ileostomy Surgery
• Leading Charities and Organizations for Ostomy Surgery

Find Double Baggin' It at Instagram, Twitter, and Facebook.

Find Amber J Tresca at AboutIBD.com, Verywell, Facebook, Twitter, Pinterest, and Instagram.

Credits: Mix and sound design is by Mac Cooney. Theme music, "IBD Dance Party,” is from ©Cooney Studio.