Self Image and the Ostomate
Some people always seem ready to help. They spring into action when necessary, help others to feel secure, have a considerate face and best of all, this concern appears to emanate from them, quite naturally. I always marvel at their strength and willingness to be there for those in need. Lately, I have been thinking […]
And that is just fine! I am speaking as a parent, a friend, a sibling, and an Ostomy Advocate. It seems, for many of us, that if someone has a problem, we must have the ability to fix it, and at times, that simply is not within our power. I tell this to myself frequently, […]
My message in this blog post is that there is strength in reaching out for help! Sadly, too many of us feel the opposite, and there is a weakness around saying we can’t handle something. The clear danger is problems may continue to worsen and by the time help is obtained, there is more suffering […]