Self Image and the Ostomate
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!
It was difficult to shift gears from one of the most difficult months of my life to throwing myself into attending the United Ostomy Association of America’s (UOAA) Conference in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. My nephew Adam’s terribly aggressive illness and death so fresh in my heart, and knowing the sadness that surrounds the life of my […]
Recently, I was at my favorite spot and ran into a woman from town having lunch with her friend. The friend commented on my ensemble of a tunic, capri pants and fun shoes. As I thanked her for her compliment, she began to weep, and I immediately reached down to comfort her. I had no idea the reason for her tears, but seeing her sadness made me want to help. I had no idea how much help I could actually offer…