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Girls With Guts
NEWS & CULTURE

ATTN GALS: Girls With Guts has a program to meet pen pal friends

Nov 28, 2021
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CULTURE

29 tweets that are so funny you'll wish you wrote them

Nov 5, 2021
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CULTURE

Nobody decorates a pumpkin or a pouch better than an ostomate

Oct 31, 2021
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INSPIRATION

8 humble reminders of why life with an ostomy is worth living to the fullest

Oct 27, 2021
Yulady Saluti yoga pose
CULTURE

Yulady's uplifting words and beautiful poses are sure to inspire you

Sep 8, 2021
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CULTURE

Get your ears around these podcasts about ostomy life

Sep 6, 2021
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CULTURE

28 hilariously fitting nicknames people gave their stoma and the reasons why

Sep 5, 2021
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INSPIRATION

10 messages of hope for anyone about to have ostomy surgery

Aug 29, 2021
Amy D ostomate tattoos
CULTURE

There are tons of ostomates with tons of tattoos on Instagram

Jul 17, 2021
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Sponsored Story

With these 10 must-pack items in your carry-on bag, you'll be ready for anything

Sep 16, 2020
Claire Webber stand up comedian
CULTURE

The funniest things Claire Webber said about living with an ostomy on Twitter

Nov 10, 2019
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CULTURE

See what the foodies of Instagram are snacking on these days

Nov 6, 2019
Naturally Lauren holding vegan bag
CULTURE

Lots of ostomates are loving the amazing benefits of veganism

Nov 1, 2019
Nicola, Mark Vos, Marc Mahoney, Caroline Bramwell
CULTURE

10 active ostomates on Instagram who love cycling

Oct 4, 2019
Four powerful, touching, and inspiring books 1920
CULTURE

Four powerful and touching books about thriving with a chronic illness

Oct 3, 2019
Colon Cancer Alliance Undy Run Walk
CULTURE

6 things you can do in October to promote ostomy awareness

Oct 1, 2019
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CULTURE

These moms are very proud of their kids with Hirschsprung’s disease — and so are we

Sep 24, 2019
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INSPIRATION

Three beautiful quotes about what it means to be an ostomate

Sep 15, 2019
Colontown members 2018
ADVOCACY

There’s a patient-led neighborhood for anyone with colorectal cancer in Colontown

Sep 9, 2019
Paul Roime
CULTURE

FYI: 10 fun facts about Paul Riome

Aug 28, 2019
Four books on thriving after ostomy surgery
CULTURE

Four books on thriving after ostomy surgery to put on your reading list

Aug 4, 2019
Krystal Miller Bag Lady Mama
CULTURE

6 signs that clearly prove you love your ostomy WAY TOO MUCH

Aug 3, 2019
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CULTURE

7 awkward friendships you might have if you're an ostomate

Jul 28, 2019
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LIFESTYLE

10 everyday items for ostomates that are worth the splurge

Jul 12, 2019
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CULTURE

Here's how a few ostomates on Instagram spent Fourth of July

Jul 4, 2019
UOAA Management Board of Directors
ADVOCACY

12 incredible facts about the United Ostomy Associations of America

Jun 21, 2019
Camp Guts and Glory campers
CULTURE

Five summer camp programs for kids and teens with ostomies

Jun 20, 2019
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CULTURE

Three books everyone with an ostomy should read and recommend

May 1, 2019
WOC Nurse Week 2019
CULTURE

10 outstanding things WOC Nurses have done for the ostomy community

Apr 17, 2019
Luke Escombe performer
CULTURE

From bluesman and keynote speaker to comedian and entertainer, Luke Escombe is no ordinary performer

Apr 8, 2019
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CULTURE

14 of the funniest remarks from ostomates that'll make you LOL

Mar 26, 2019
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CULTURE

Only ostomates can truly appreciate these text messages sent during recovery

Mar 12, 2019
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NEWS

Facts and figures on colorectal cancer diagnosis, treatment, and prevention

Mar 1, 2019
Linda Aukett
CULTURE

The most inspirational women in history who have achieved great things with an ostomy

Mar 1, 2019
National Love Your Pet Day
CULTURE

14 ostomates on Instagram who love their pets more than anything

Feb 20, 2019
President Dwight D. Eisenhower
CULTURE

FYI: 10 fun facts about Dwight D. Eisenhower

Feb 18, 2019
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CULTURE

These thoughtful gestures shared by OC readers show that kindness starts with one

Feb 17, 2019
Thaila Skye
CULTURE

Take a look at how these passionate women are wearing the color of love

Feb 14, 2019
Erin Goodwin and Krystal Miller
CULTURE

Start following these 18 amazing 'mates' from Australia on Instagram

Jan 26, 2019
Gaylyn Henderson Glamour
CULTURE

21 things you can do, become and achieve living with an ostomy

Jan 21, 2019
Krystal Miller Bag Lady Mama wearing hat swearing
CULTURE

Is cursing out your ostomy ever appropriate on Twitter? These li'l bluebirds say eff yeah

Jan 18, 2019
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LIFESTYLE

Here are two things you can use to keep your ostomy pouch dry in the shower

Mar 16, 2019
Caroline Bramwell
CULTURE

These ostomates use Instagram to show their athletic abilities and raise awareness

Dec 27, 2018
Coral Best stand up comedy
CULTURE

These stand-up comics will have you laughing so hard you’ll pee your bag

Dec 22, 2018
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ADVOCACY

7 Instagram posts on the importance of raising awareness about inflammatory bowel disease

Dec 8, 2018
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INSPIRATION

Shelby Hansen on being 18 with an ostomy and finding faith

Dec 7, 2018
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INSPIRATION

7 kind things you can say to any ostomate to make their day brighter

Nov 13, 2018
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CULTURE

15 priceless posts from some of the most entertaining people on Twitter

Nov 9, 2018
halloween make up
CULTURE

10 spooktacular costumes from ostomates who love Halloween

Oct 31, 2018
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INSPIRATION

I’ve FINALLY learned to love myself the way I need to

Oct 21, 2018