About the Documentary Series

Being young is about discovering who you are, making plans for the future and finding your place in the world. For young people living with Crohn’s disease or ulcerative colitis, those experiences are often shaped by challenges that remain invisible to others.

Produced for Crohn & Colitis NL, this documentary series follows young people as they navigate school, work, friendships and relationships while living with IBD. Through honest conversations and personal stories, each episode explores not only the impact of chronic illness, but also the resilience, ambitions and everyday moments that define their lives.

Rather than focusing on the disease itself, the series is about the people behind the diagnosis.