Self Image and the Ostomate
Even if one never exercises, he or she may be dazzled by the sight of the sun in the sky, shining brightly, beckoning to venture outside and soak in the Vitamin D. Water aerobics, swimming laps, running, jogging, walking, cycling, tennis or golf all are wonderful ways of moving our bodies, ensuring we get into […]
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, […]
Now that more venues are accessible and available, I reached out for a checkup with my Audiologist, Gary. A little over 18 months ago, Gary set me up with Widex hearing aids for my auditory acuity issue (okay, age-related presbycusis, or hearing loss.) In my case, I was losing the ends of words, and working […]