Way way back, just after I had my stoma surgery, I did a little post on showering with a stoma. I shared some tips which I’d picked up as a newbie however two and a…
10 ways to inspire creative mindfulness
How to shower with a stoma quick and easily
Believing in Yourself + Graduating with a first
I’m writing this post on Wednesday and it is not the post originally meant to go up today. BUT I found out today that I am graduating from my Law degree WITH A FIRST! Part…
How to deal with your stoma in hot weather
Last week in the UK it was HOT like proper 30 degree summer holiday weather. Being a complete sun baby, I absolutely loved it but when it’s really hot, it can cause issues with your stoma. From…
Why I Have My Stoma + How To Deal With Incontinence
I often talk about having a stoma however I rarely talk about why I have a stoma. I’ve had bowel problems my whole life and when I was 16/17 I was finally diagnosed with Ulcerative Colitis, a…
Calella De Palafrugell Photo Diary
This is a post which is a long time coming! In April (I know, so long ago!) I went to Calella De Palafrugell in northern Spain for two and a half weeks and it was…
5 Places to visit in Manchester’s Northern Quarter
Manchester’s Northern Quarter is probably my favourite part of Manchester. There are just so many quirky shops, bars, cafes and restaurants and I always feel so inspired when I go there. The area just oozes cool from…
Online Support For Ostomates
There’s a good chance that if you have a stoma, you don’t know anyone else with one. I was lucky in the sense that my Grandad also has a stoma so people in my family…
Anxiety & Depression
Something I’ve occasionally touched on but never really talked about on here is anxiety and depression. Both are terms which get thrown around so easily today but can still be quite hard to talk about….
What to pack in your hospital bag
Last week I was meant to have surgery to make my stoma permanent. Sadly, it had to be cancelled last minute because I had tonsillitis and it was unsafe to have the operation. Yeah, I…