Self Image and the Ostomate
That is the positive and negative of having a health situation that nobody sees. Where do we go for support, education or to simply ask a question, if we don’t know others in the same situation? Knowing this frustration exists is what propels me to talk about having an ostomy, rather than feeling a need […]
Each month, I receive many calls from ostomates, future ostomates, those who love them or others suffering from medical issues that need support. Mentoring is the best part of my experience as one with a stoma, and I treasure the ability to unravel whatever is causing pain to another. “Meeting one where they are” is […]
Rarely do I blog about my family because More Than My Ostomy is my opportunity to share information and motivation for dealing with our ostomy, as well as other challenges we all face. Additionally, there are also times when what is happening in the world is too compelling not to warrant and share my thoughts, […]