Why Going to a Local Stoma, Ostomy Event Could Be the Best Thing You Do This Year
Why Going to a Local Stoma, Ostomy Event Could Be the Best Thing You Do This Year Let’s be honest, walking into a room full of strangers talking about stomas,…
Yes, You Can Have Fun With a Stoma, Ostomy! 🎉
Yes, You Can Have Fun With a Stoma, Ostomy! 🎉 Let’s get something clear: having a stoma, ostomy isn’t the end of fun. It might feel like it at first…
You Have to Save Yourself
"You Have to Save Yourself": A Reflection on Therapy, Mentoring, and Personal Growth I recently came across a saying from Vietnam: “You have to save yourself.” This powerful phrase immediately…
Living with an Ileostomy: The Good, The Challenging, and Everything in Between
Living with an Ileostomy: The Good, The Challenging, and Everything in Between An ileostomy is a type of stoma, ostomy surgery where the small bowel is brought out through the…
What Can You Do with a Stoma, Ostomy?
What Can You Do with a Stoma, Ostomy? Living with a stoma, ostomy doesn’t mean life has to stop—it means life can be lived with more freedom. Before my ileostomy,…
It’s Alright to Not Be Alright: Living with a Stoma, Ostomy
It’s Alright to Not Be Alright: Living with a Stoma, Ostomy The journey of living with a stoma, ostomy can be a rollercoaster, filled with highs, lows, and everything in…
Holiday Prep: A Guide for Ostomy, Stoma Users
The holiday season is a time for joy, family, and festivities. For ostomy, stoma users, it's also a time for planning and preparation. Here are some tips to ensure a…
What to Eat with a Stoma, Ostomy: A Tasteful Guide to a Full Plate
Living with a stoma, ostomy doesn’t mean you have to say goodbye to your favorite foods—it’s all about finding what works for *you* and your body. Spoiler alert: the "off-limits"…
Are You Holiday-Ready? Tips for Enjoying the Festive Season with a Stoma, Ostomy 🎄✨
The holiday season is all about joy, gathering, and celebration, but when you have a stoma, ostomy, you might also have unique concerns that come along with it. Planning ahead…