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WhenNatalie Haydenwas diagnosed withCrohns diseasefresh out of college, she felt like her 20s were abruptly cut short. It [was] extremely daunting, she tells SELF. Your experiences shift from those around you. Ariel Davis (Yep, sometimes, pooping your pants is inevitable.) It can affect someones life trajectory, she tells SELF. And that naturally includes how your illness impacts your schedule on a day-to-day level. Some people struggle with finding a job thats supportive of their needs....

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