There is something nobody really tells you before stoma, ostomy surgery.They tell you how to change the bag.They tell you about output.They tell you about skin care, leaks, eating, drinking…
The Bag Is Part of My Life, Not All of My Life There was a time when my life revolved around one question. Where's the nearest toilet? Not occasionally. Not…
When Did I Realise I Was Actually Living Again? For three years, my life revolved around toilets. Not in a funny, “Oh, I know where every public toilet is” kind…
My Body Healed Long Before My Mind Did: Why Nobody Talks About the Emotional Side of a Stoma, Ostomy There is something nobody warned me about after my stoma, ostomy…
One Day You'll Realise You Haven't Thought About Your Stoma, OstomyThe quiet moment that told me I had my life backThere was no fanfare.No fireworks.No magical morning where I woke…
I Didn't Find My Confidence First — I Found My Freedom For three years, I felt like a prisoner in my own home. Not because anybody was keeping me there.…
The Emotional Recovery Creeps Up on You After Stoma, Ostomy Surgery"The operation was a success."They're wonderful words to hear.The cancer has been removed.Your stoma, ostomy surgery is healing.The stitches look…
I Didn't Get My Old Life Back After Stoma, Ostomy Surgery—I Found a Better One"Will I ever have a normal life again?"If you're reading this before your stoma, ostomy surgery,…
The Real Pros and Cons of Living with a Stoma, Ostomy – No Fluff, Just Life If you search online for life with a stoma, ostomy, you will often find…
Meet Helinka: The Woman Behind Unspoken RosebudHello, I'm Helinka, founder of Unspoken Rosebud, specialist mentor, therapist, clinical hypnotherapist, lingerie designer, gardener, lover of hot water, and proud owner of a…