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Often it's the simplest acts of kindness that mean the most.
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These proud mom's talking about their Hirschsprung’s kids will melt your heart.
Warning: cuteness overload!
Take a look at how these passionate women are wearing the color of love!
How ostomates wear red.
It’s impossible to read 'Courage Takes Guts' without appreciating what life has to offer after ostomy surgery.
You’ll laugh, you might even cry, but most of all you will come away feeling inspired.
Lynn Wolfson found a passion for helping others deal with challenges similar to her own.
Volunteering changed my attitude about overcoming obstacles in life.
Start following these 18 amazing 'mates' from Australia on Instagram.
Happy Australia Day, osto'mates'!
Bullied over a colostomy bag or not, Seven Charles Thomas Bridges has died. Born to love, tormented by hate.
There’s something severely wrong with our society when children are driven to suicide.
Doctors said Courtney Mangin would be lucky to live past her first birthday. She’s now 25 and a registered nurse.
Countless surgeries. Immeasurable courage.
Is swearing about your ostomy ever appropriate on Twitter? These little blue birds say eff yeah!
Twitterquette, shmitterquette.
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THIS HAPPENED: I called the hospital's emergency response team to care for my daughter.
If you won't advocate for your child, who will?
10 "stoma-licious" reasons why I'll always love my ostomy.
I've done so much living since becoming an ostomate.
Q&A with Myra Varnado, RN: What you should know about pre and post-operative ostomy care.
There's no one-size-fits-all approach but these takeaways can help.
For all of the crap us cancer people go through, there is some serious silver lining in the whole deal.
A blessing, if you will. Or perhaps, a curse?
RANT: To say I am raging with airport security is a f***ing understatement!
More privacy and understanding is required for people in my situation.
Six frequently asked questions about ostomy support belts and hernia belts.
Nu-Hope has the right belt for you.
“Anything but that” is the first thought many have when told they need an ostomy, and I was no different.
Adjusting to life as an ostomate takes time.
THIS HAPPENED: I told my teenage friends about Crohn's disease and ileostomy surgery.
True friends will be there for you no matter what.
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.
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.
Here are two things you can use to keep your 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 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.