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OPINION

Five things I’ve learned from five years with a j-pouch

By Rasheed ClarkeFeb 11, 2019
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CULTURE

This amazing 14-year-old raised over $37K for SickKids Foundation — and he’s not done yet

By Andrea CrossNov 20, 2018
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CULTURE

After 52 surgeries, Kaitlyn O’Brien is on a mission to give back to the place she calls her second home

By OC EditorsJul 2, 2019
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CULTURE

Dr. Vivian Huang's personal experience with UC is helping women with IBD conceive

By Andrea CrossOct 12, 2018
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CULTURE

People around the world with ostomies were angry at Canada for this proposed health warning.

By Emma ChappleNov 29, 2018
Trish Massart standing in front of Cancer Survivors Park
CULTURE

Trish Massart is living her best life by helping other ostomates live theirs

By Andrea CrossJul 16, 2018
Eric Polsinelli Vegan Ostomy
CULTURE

Eric Polsinelli is proof that life with an ostomy need not be an encumbered one

By Rasheed ClarkeJun 29, 2018
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CULTURE

Paul Riome shares the story about his Grandma Mabel's ostomy surgery in 1938

By Paul RiomeJun 10, 2018
Emma Chapple
CULTURE

Emma Chapple is using humour to cope with the physical and mental adversity that IBD can bring.

By Rasheed ClarkeMay 14, 2018
Rasheed Clarke running
LIFESTYLE

Lessons from my fourth year living with a pelvic pouch.

By Rasheed ClarkeFeb 11, 2019
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OPINION

Some thoughts on CBC's story that ran with the headline, “I’ll never be normal now.”

By Emma ChappleMay 17, 2018
Rasheed Clarke at Crohns and Colitis Canada event
OPINION

Why I am celebrating my 3rd anniversary having a j-pouch

By Rasheed ClarkeFeb 11, 2017
Natalie Ornstein and kids
OPINION

After 16 years with Crohn’s disease, Natalie Ornstein "had the best three months of my life with an ostomy"

By OC EditorsMar 12, 2019
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OPINION

Answers to 10 questions I’ve been asked about living with an ileostomy

By Stacey WillinsNov 27, 2016
Eric Polsinelli of VeganOstomy in Capetown
CULTURE

What a typical day looks like in the life of a vegan ostomate

By OC EditorsNov 20, 2016
Vicki Thomas on bike
LIFESTYLE

What I learned during my first two months living with an ileostomy.

By Vicki ThomasAug 21, 2018
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INSPIRATION

TRY EVERYTHING: I started cyclocross racing two months after ostomy surgery

By Vicki ThomasOct 21, 2016
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INSPIRATION

If 13-year-old Jessica could be here now, she wouldn’t believe it was happening

By Jessica GrossmanSep 15, 2016
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OPINION

My Name Is Emma, And I Don’t Have A Butthole

By Emma ChappleAug 15, 2016
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OPINION

Why I chose to take back control of my life and have my colon removed.

By Stacey WillinsAug 21, 2018
Rasheed Clarke
LIFESTYLE

Lessons learned from living with a J-pouch for the past two years

By Rasheed ClarkeMar 13, 2019
Rasheed Clarke
OPINION

The C-word: Why surgery does not cure ulcerative colitis

By Rasheed ClarkeMar 12, 2019
Ricky Tsang
OPINION

Why I Don’t Want To Be An Inspiration

By Ricky TsangDec 4, 2015
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OPINION

The challenge of living with chronic illness shaped me into the person I am today

By Matthew NewmanDec 1, 2015