Sickboy Shitting Your Pants at Work (And Other Career Tips) | Crohn's Disease
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Dec 17, 2025 Navigating a high-pressure corporate job while coping with Crohn's Disease isn't easy! Meg shares her hilarious and awkward experiences, like shitting her socks during meetings. She discusses the stigma around bathroom breaks and the challenges of asking for accommodations at work. The conversation dives into her long journey to diagnosis, the trials of medical dismissal, and the importance of transparency. With humor and resilience, Meg emphasizes the need for workplace support and the delicate balance between career success and personal health.
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Power-Suit Fiasco
- Meg describes a real incident where she soiled herself during a set tour and discreetly left the presentation to go home and change.
- She recalls improvising by asking another PA to take over before driving home in soiled clothes.
How People Handle Soiled Clothing
- Jeremie and Taylor share casual stories about frequent minor accidents and washing soiled clothes instead of discarding them.
- Meg says she usually cleans garments and has remained accident-free for two years.
Bathroom Needs Carry Stigma
- Meg highlights how bathroom needs carry heavy stigma despite being fundamental human functions.
- She explains disclosing Crohn's to colleagues reduces awkwardness but still invites judgment.