The final part of my book's introduction

"Ulcerative Colitis may not be a disease that can be seen on the outside and is obvious to the outside world, but believe me when I say it can cause someone to go from a happy, positive and energetic person to the lowest of the low. It is an incredibly difficult disease to fight but with support of friends, family and others in the same position, it can be made a little easier. I hope those reading this book find my experiences and advice helpful to read. Remember, you are not alone in this. Things will get easier. Yes, the medication sucks. Yes, the operation is scary. But it’ll all be worth it in the long run, and hopefully you’ll be able to see that by the end of this book."