It’s difficult beyond belief being told how ‘well’ I look when the battle I'm fighting is raging inside.
Trying to find normality amongst multiple chronic illnesses.
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INSPIRATION
Inspiring stories from people around the world we think are worth the read.
From bluesman to keynote speaker, comedian to kids entertainer, Luke Escombe is no ordinary performer.
His music has earned standing ovations on four continents.
Shelby Hansen is a talented young photographer with an inspiring message to share.
"My faith has helped me through hard times living with Crohn's disease."
These athletes are using Instagram to show off their abilities and raise awareness about ostomies.
10 awe-inspiring ostomates who will motivate you to keep going!
Roxanne Luckman feels very grateful and very pregnant this Christmas.
'Tis the season for maternity pictures!
These standup comedians will have you laughing so hard you’ll pee your bag.
Falalalala and buahahahaha!
Rolf Benirschke reflects on meeting President George H.W. Bush for the first time.
“I was touched and humbled by his love and concern for his son.”
OC SPOTLIGHT: Dr. Harikesh Buch works to shatter stigma and improve post-surgery care for ostomates in India.
“Without financial support from the Lions Clubs International Foundation, my training would not have been possible.”
7 Instagram posts on why we need to raise awareness about inflammatory bowel disease.
A lot of people have this disease, this is something that's important.
STAY CONNECTED
Nine things you should know before placing an order for ostomy supplies.
Make ordering easier with these tips from The Parthenon Company.
Q&A with Colleen Webb, RDN: Are sports drinks necessary for ostomates?
The bottom line is that unless you’re an elite athlete, you don’t need sports drinks to keep you hydrated.
HOW I DID IT: The two things I use to keep my ostomy pouch dry in the shower.
Amber Wallace has a quick tip that you need to see.
I knew that ostomy surgery saved my life, but truthfully I was miserable.
I’ve never shared my initial thoughts with anyone because I was in my 20's and depressed.
Hey tabloid reporters, stick to the facts about ostomies and leave out your personal opinions.
I may have 99 problems but a colostomy ain't one.
I thought I’d rather die than have an ostomy… until I needed one myself.
The truth about pooping in a bag.
This ‘Toilet Paper Princess’ is now a “Barbie Butt” girl, too!
My life has become so different, in a positive way.
Nearly every ostomate I've talked to has a horror story, including me.
After an aggressive hug, my bag came open and... SPLAT!
My life with a hole in my stomach, the bag of poo, and relationships.
You need people that will support you and be forgiving and accepting of whatever’s happening to you.
What’s with this global epidemic of bagrophobia?
For me, my bag is a life-saving, life-changing, amazing, miraculous thing.
RANT: To the a$$holes of Big Pharma (the ugly a-holes, not like my cute little stoma).
Sit back y'all, I'm gonna have to hop up on my soap box for this one.
I had just been diagnosed with ovarian cancer, yet the hardest thing to deal with was my colostomy.
A year has passed since the emergency surgery.
