Self Image and the Ostomate
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…
In a few weeks, it will be Thanksgiving, Chanukah and Christmas, and then the New Year is upon us. The weather will become bitter cold, snowy and icy. But for now, we can enjoy the transition of the fall and wrap ourselves in warmth from garments that sort of “hug” us.