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…
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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…
The best gym leggings: The best high waisted leggings for stoma support
Whether your spending isolation lounging, getting through your to-do list, binge-watching Netflix or working out a lot, high waisted leggings are the go-to comfy at-home clothes. A question I often get asked is what are…
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…
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…
World Ostomy Day 2018 | The importance of speaking out about ostomies
World Ostomy Day is THIS SATURDAY and I cannot believe that it’s my 4th ostomy day with a stoma! This year’s theme is Speak Out About Ostomy with the focus being on speaking out about…
