It’s safe to say it is hot hot hot right now in the UK and whilst we might not be going abroad this year, you still need your swimsuit for your staycation. This is why…
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Embracing self love with my stoma
Self love is something I try to embrace as much as possible. It’s also something which was really tested when my body completely changed. We’re all told to love ourselves unconditionally, but as soon as…
Please stop using my colostomy bag as a catty insult
So often, ableist comments are made and disabilities made to be the butt of a joke. And that’s not okay because real people live with those conditions and you’re adding to the stigma. Ru Paul’s…
Everything you need to know about stomas
It’s been nearly 6 years since I had my first surgery to create a stoma. I was lucky that I knew a bit beforehand about stomas, mainly because my Grandad had one which made it…
Stoma Nurses: who are they and what do they do?
Stoma nurses are every ostomates lifeline. They’re the people who help you come to terms with your stoma, teach you the basics to life with a stoma and are your first port of call when…
4 things I wish I’d known as a new ostomate
Hearing your doctor tell you you need to have surgery to have a stoma is scary. It’s daunting and in some cases completely unexpected. It’s likely you may not know anything about stomas and they’re…
Flying with a stoma | going hand luggage only
Going on holiday and flying with a stoma generally means that you have quite a lot of stuff. However, going on holiday with hand luggage only is so much cheaper and can be a lot…
Can you eat high fibre foods with a stoma?
I will always remember the first few days of having my stoma. The thought of eating anything but soup and ice cream scared me as I thought food would give me a blockage. I had…
How to fly with a stoma bag
When I had my last ostomy surgery, a lot of the women talked about all the amazing travels they’d been on and how they were sad they couldn’t travel with a stoma. Their main thought…
