Welcome to Bezzy IBD
January 03, 2022
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Illustration by Brittany England
We’re bringing new meaning to the word “community.”
As humans, we are hardwired for connection. Belonging to a community makes us feel safe and helps us thrive.
But so often, living with inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) can make you feel physically and emotionally isolated. Not only can it be hard to do things you loved before your diagnosis, but it can also feel like no one understands what it’s like.
Until now.
What we’re all about
Bezzy IBD is a free online platform bringing new meaning to the world “community.”
We aim to create an experience where:
- everyone feels seen, valued, and understood
- everyone’s story matters
- shared vulnerability is the name of the game
So happy to find a community that knows what I am experiencing. It’s been so hard for me to explain to my family and I don’t think even then they believe my symptoms are so bad or even understand.
–Ch4ndl3r7
Bezzy IBD is a place where you are more than your IBD. It is a place where, finally, you belong.
What you can expect here
Membership is free, and members get full access to the community, including:
- Forums. From treatments to relationships to daily living, IBD changes everything. Whatever you’re feeling on any given day, there’s a forum where you can connect and share directly with others.
- Stories. We believe that shared experiences empower the kind of belonging that can help people not only survive but thrive with IBD. Our stories offer perspectives and tips from people who know what it’s like.
- Messaging. If you’re a Bezzy IBD app user, you can connect one-on-one through private messaging. (P.S. If you’re not, you can download the app here.)
- Live chats. Need to vent? Get advice? Share what’s on your mind? Hop into a daily live chat to join the conversation.
- Social-first content. You can stay connected to your community on other platforms, too. Follow us on Instagram for special videos, tips, and more.
- Safety. We take thoughtful steps to build safety, security, and privacy into our platform and to foster an environment where members feel safe sharing personal stories and experiences.
So why do we call it Bezzy?
Our name is derived from the British English word for a person’s best or closest friend.
Inspired by the transformative nature of friendship, Bezzy IBD is committed to providing a safe space for shared experiences and authentic conversations, where understanding and acceptance thrive.
We hope you’ll join us.
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