Self Image and the Ostomate
This past week was the fourth anniversary of the death of my nephew, Adam Zaitz. We can only hope that there is peace and warmth wherever he is, but the sadness left behind is untenable for my sister, Michele, and brother-in-law (like a brother) Ira. It is a pain that is unrelenting for them, and […]
So often I meet or mentor people post-ostomy surgery and my goal is to support them as they adjust to their new anatomy. The focus is frequently on the emotional aspect of becoming an ostomate and all that entails. Beyond new anatomy, there is fear, recognizing and utilizing their strength, developing coping skills and strategies […]
At a recent meeting of the Union County Ostomy Support Group I mentioned that one of the first things I did upon becoming an ostomate was to order a medical alert bracelet. This is because one of the members of our group had shared that he was hit by a car and his pouch exploded, […]