Self Image and the Ostomate
I notice that at times, I have more guts than brains…and for those of us with compromised body parts, there are times when brains are more valuable than guts. Recently, I learned this the hard way, and although I am not sure of the cause of the problem, I recently wound up in the Emergency […]
Finally, finally I am ready to put away my “Covid Rescue Hospital Travel Bag” and move on. This decision seems to be supported by the fact that I am, gratefully, wearing my mask less frequently, and more purposefully, only when necessary. Proudly double vaccinated, I am making a statement that I am mindful I will […]
As those of you who have read my book SO MUCH MORE THAN MY OSTOMY: LOVING MY PERFECTLY IMPERFECT BODY! know, I have named my stoma (the outward projection of my ileostomy) Lily. Lillian was my mother’s name, and she gave me my first life, and Lily has given me my second, and much healthier, […]