Self Image and the Ostomate
With all of the things to concern Ostomates, hernia susceptibility frequently goes by the wayside. We worry about what to eat, what to wear, what will cause an obstruction, how often do we change our appliance, ah, the list goes on and on. But by the very nature of our stoma being created surgically, our […]
Self-esteem comes from our own awareness that we are ABSOLUTELY more than fine the way we are. We must allow ourselves to be more than worthy and more than wonderful. It is so important to accept in ourselves what we accept in others…to be kind and caring to ourselves, to be nurturing and supportive, just way we would be to anyone we treasured!
For all living with chronic situations, please know there are better days ahead for you. Do not give up, do not give in. Keep questioning, keep fighting for answers, show up for yourself and don’t stop. Anger won’t help, frustration won’t help, disappointment won’t help. All these will do is waste your precious energy. Determination, dedication and self-advocacy are within your grasp…that, and a little CONFIDENCE!