Life-altering surgery hasn't stopped me from traveling the world alone, twice
It is quite simply the best thing I have ever done.
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TRY EVERYTHING: I worked on the water rescue team at Savage Race
I had so much fun realizing I could do anything.
Edgar Flores on surviving near-death and the stigma of having an ostomy in Mexico
“Just one day more,” he told himself, again and again.
From bluesman and keynote speaker to comedian and entertainer, Luke Escombe is no ordinary performer
His music has earned standing ovations on four continents.
I don’t have an ostomy story that ends with me getting better and living my best life
Reflections on two years of pooping out of my stomach.
What I do when people say rude and unkind things about my ostomy
Bottom line, people who matter don't mind.
See what the foodies of Instagram are snacking on these days
Peek at the plates of 15 ostomates.
10 messages of hope for anyone about to have ostomy surgery
Dear future ostomate, we know how difficult this surgery can be.
Lots of ostomates are loving the amazing benefits of veganism
It's World Vegan Month!
So many ostomates gave us a treat with their costumes this year
Nobody does Halloween better than ostomates.
OC BLOG: 3 popular posts in October
Have you read our blog lately?
Eight humble reminders why life after an ostomy is worth living to the fullest
Every struggle is worth it.
If I can make a difference by sharing my story, I’m certainly not going to be quiet about it
Olly and I have got plenty to say about our new normal.
What to do when you feel overwhelmed with ostomy life
Expert advice for when it all feels like too much.
Accept everything about yourself... I mean everything
You are you and that is the beginning.
10 active ostomates on Instagram who love cycling
Biking is so much fun!
Four powerful and touching books about thriving with a chronic illness
Are you excited for National Book Month?
6 things you can do in October for ostomy awareness
The fun starts here!
OC BLOG: 3 popular posts in September
Have you read our blog lately?
Get your ears around these podcasts with guests who have an ostomy
What to listen to now.
ATTN ladies: Girls With Guts has a program to make new pen pal friends
You got mail... like an actual letter!
These moms are very proud of their kids with Hirschsprung’s disease — and so are we
September is Hirschsprung’s Awareness Month.
I've learned that it matters what you do in the suffering
The birth of Cancer Owl.
Get involved with UOAA on National Ostomy Awareness Day 2019
Spread Ostomy Awareness: It Can Be A Life-Saver
Even if you're labeled “medically refractory” don't give up the fight
The hardest part of chronic illness is staying hopeful.
Despite all the positives, some ostomates still have an extremely difficult time with acceptance
Not everyone copes with ostomy surgery in the same way.
I used to worry what others thought of my stoma but now I share it with the world
Don’t let an ostomy hold you back!
People don’t talk about catheters — they’re icky, urological, and below-the-belt
Perhaps "catheter" is the new C-word?
Dave Matthew Jordan's book is a straightforward guide to all things ostomy
Book Review: The Ostomy Life