Self Image and the Ostomate
Living on fish and chicken with my fruits and veggies (okay, AND jelly beans,) I almost never think about having red meat. As a runner in my early parenthood, I eschewed red meat like the plague, didn’t serve it or eat it. Was told it would clog my arteries, lead to dementia, you name it…red […]
So often I meet or mentor people post-ostomy surgery and my goal is to support them as they adjust to their new anatomy. The focus is frequently on the emotional aspect of becoming an ostomate and all that entails. Beyond new anatomy, there is fear, recognizing and utilizing their strength, developing coping skills and strategies […]
It is really oppressive everywhere we seem to be. When we were in New Jersey, other than a rainy day that became a respite from the heat, it was noticeably hotter than usual. And in sunny Florida, we are truly beat by the heat. I was told by my physician when I discussed dehydration with […]