Self Image and the Ostomate
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 […]
It looks like spring is finally here to stay, and that we have seen the last of snow for this year. Perhaps this is just wishful thinking, after all, New Jersey is notorious for delayed and consistent warmth. But I will use the optimistic side of my brain and think spring, enjoying not only the […]