Brown Note

My story

Why I started Brown Note

I live with Crohn's disease. Some days are manageable, but flare days can stop everything. I've spent too many hours in the bathroom feeling isolated and exhausted, wishing I could hear from someone who gets it.

Brown Note exists so none of us has to sit with that heaviness alone. It's a place to share a quick note, get encouragement, and remember we're more than the symptoms.

The promise

Compassion first, always.

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Anonymous by default, so you can be honest.
Encouragement from people who understand the reality.
A gentle reminder that you are not alone.

Crohn's reality

The unpredictability, fatigue, and the social isolation that can come with it.

What helped me

Small check-ins and honest conversations with people who truly get it.

What I hope

That Brown Note becomes a soft landing place during hard days.

How it works

A simple loop: share, receive, and show up for each other.

  1. 1 Post a note when you're in the thick of it.
  2. 2 Receive replies that bring comfort and perspective.
  3. 3 Pay it forward when you can.

If you're ready, we're here.

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