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Nobody decorates a pumpkin or a pouch better than an ostomate
So many gave us a treat with their Halloween costumes.
28 hilariously fitting nicknames people gave their stoma and the reasons why
Scroll through the list and enjoy!
There are tons of ostomates with tons of tattoos on Instagram
Let's all go out and get inked. What do ya think?
The funniest things Claire Webber said about living with an ostomy on Twitter
She's one of our most favorite stand-up comedians.
See what the foodies of Instagram are snacking on these days
Peek at the plates of 15 ostomates.
When ostomy care was hard to find, Jeff Kamm reached out to an online community for help
From life-saving operations to life-changing connections.
Four powerful and touching books about thriving with a chronic illness
Are you excited for National Book Month?
These moms are very proud of their kids with Hirschsprung’s disease — and so are we
September is Hirschsprung’s Awareness Month.
Dave Matthew Jordan's book is a straightforward guide to all things ostomy
Book Review: The Ostomy Life
Dr. Paul Wischmeyer’s research at Duke on perioperative malnutrition is a real eye-opener
In the doctor’s own words: “Malnutrition is truly an epidemic.”
Barbara Barrie recounts the struggle with rectal cancer amid her blossoming Hollywood career
Book Review: Don’t Die of Embarrassment, Life After a Colostomy
Dr. Harikesh Buch works to shatter stigmas and improve ostomy care in India
“Globally, talking about ostomies is simply taboo."
Keagan Lynggard is speaking up and raising awareness for those silenced by the stigma
It took time to become a strong advocate for myself.
Four books on thriving after ostomy surgery to put on your reading list
Grab your water and claim the best pool chair — it's time to get reading!
6 signs that clearly prove you love your ostomy WAY TOO MUCH
Consider this a happy-thought intervention!
A boxing champion, a boy with Hirschsprung’s, and his promise to win the ultimate fight
Michael "Bling Bling" Valentin returns to the ring.
