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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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…
A stoma isn’t a death sentence, but we need to change the narrative around them
Today, a judge ruled that a patient had the right to choose to die because he didn’t want to live with a permanent stoma. It is so sad that someone felt that this was the…
5 things I’ve learnt in 5 years with a stoma
5 whole years since my stoma surgery. Half a decade. Crazy. It’s hard to believe that this time, 5 years ago, I was on the operating table and having my bowel removed. Thinking back to…
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…
Crohn's & Colitis awareness week 2019 : a stoma bag doesn't cure IBD
When I had emergency surgery for my ulcerative colitis, I was mainly excited about the prospect of life without running to the toilet every five minutes. I was ready for a symptom-free life and basically…
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…
Why I made my stoma permanent | j-pouch vs barbie butt surgery
It’s been over a year since I had my (hopefully) final stoma surgery where I made my stoma permanent. I’d spent three years deciding whether to keep my stoma or opt for j-pouch surgery which…
