I was diagnosed with Ulcerative Colitis at the young age of 8. At times I went through periods of pain caused by my disease and often it kept me from living a normal kid life. I spent a lot of time in hospitals and going to doctor appointments. I was told I might have to have part of my colon removed if I was not able to reach remission. Luckily, I was able to do so a few months later. I am now 22 years old and still have times where my diease flares back up. This disease is something I have to live with, but I don't let it define me. It is something I add to my testimony, as it is something that has shaped me into the person I am today.