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Edgar Flores opens up about surviving near-death and the stigma of having an ostomy in Mexico
“Just one day more,” he told himself, again and again.
Three books everyone with an ostomy should read and recommend
Whether you're looking for gift ideas or suggestions for your own reading, we have you covered.
10 outstanding things WOC Nurses have done for the ostomy community
It's Wound, Ostomy and Continence Nurse week!
From bluesman to keynote speaker, comedian to entertainer, Luke Escombe is no ordinary performer
His music has earned standing ovations on four continents.
14 of the funniest remarks from ostomates that'll make you LOL
It's true, ostomates say the darndest things. These are priceless!
Only ostomates can truly appreciate these text messages sent during recovery
Thank you technological advances of the 21st century for the saving grace that is our phones.
This five-year-old boy survived the Sutherland Springs church shooting and his story is miraculous
More than a year on, Ryland Ward is healing.
Facts and figures on detection, diagnosis, treatment, and preventing colorectal cancer
March is National Colorectal Cancer Awareness Month.
The most inspirational women in history who have achieved great things with an ostomy
Let these women motivate you to achieve great things.
14 Instagrammers who love their pets — possibly more than their ostomy
Because your pet is the best pet out there (and ours is too).
These thoughtful gestures shared by OC readers show that kindness starts with one
Often it's the simplest acts of kindness that mean the most.
These proud mom's talking about their Hirschsprung’s kids will touch 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.
Courtney Mangin endured 71 surgeries and now she's on the other side of the operating table
Doctors said Courtney Mangin would be lucky to live past her first birthday. She’s now 25 and a nurse.
Is swearing about your ostomy ever appropriate on Twitter? These little blue birds say eff yeah!
Twitterquette, shmitterquette.
Seven young ostomates who are outstanding role models for kids
Giving others hope for a meaningful life. We believe in mentoring.
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 motivate us to keep going!