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OPINION

Learning the ropes to care for my new stoma one step at a time

Nov 16, 2019
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ADVOCACY

#GetYourBellyOut and Hospices of Hope team up to collect donated ostomy supplies

Nov 15, 2019
Catriona Smith
OPINION

Life-altering surgery hasn't stopped me from traveling the world alone, twice

Oct 12, 2019
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OPINION

I used to worry what others thought of my stoma but now I share it with the world

Sep 19, 2019
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OPINION

People don’t talk about catheters — they’re icky, urological, and below-the-belt

Sep 18, 2019
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OPINION

Coping mentally with an ostomy means different things to different people

Aug 26, 2019
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OPINION

Why I’ve loved my scars from the very first day I had them

Aug 20, 2019
Laura Stoma-licious
OPINION

Some final thoughts on the morning of permanent, life-changing surgery

Jul 5, 2019
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OPINION

I laughed when I saw flakes of nail varnish in my bag, giving my poo a whole new look

Jul 4, 2019
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OPINION

10 important things I’ve learned about being a new ostomate

Jun 6, 2019
Laura Stoma-licious
OPINION

10 "stoma-licious" reasons why I'll always love my ostomy

Feb 16, 2019
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OPINION

RANT: To say I am raging with airport security is a f***ing understatement

Feb 7, 2019
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OPINION

It’s difficult beyond belief being told how ‘well’ I look when the battle I'm fighting is raging inside

Mar 16, 2019
Suzanne Mullins Doré
OPINION

ATTN tabloid reporters: stick to the facts about ostomies and leave out your personal opinions

Jul 29, 2019
Eilidh That Artsy Girl
CULTURE

After 17 years of keeping quiet, Eilidh Gow is ready to talk about ostomies

Dec 10, 2018
Jasmine Haakerson and Ash Francis
OPINION

My life with a hole in my stomach, the bag of poo, and relationships

Jul 29, 2019
960 Gemma Leighton
INSPIRATION

Here's to not letting your illness and stoma hold you back

Nov 30, 2018
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OPINION

What’s with this global epidemic of bagrophobia?

Jul 5, 2019
Colin Reynolds Manbag
OPINION

I wanted my colostomy reversed ASAP but weeks after surgery I decided to keep it

Jul 29, 2019
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INSPIRATION

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

Oct 21, 2018
Jay Hyrons Clinical Fitness Trainer
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6 key exercises to strengthen core muscles for parastomal hernia prevention

Oct 16, 2018
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OPINION

This neatly encapsulates my life with Crohn’s: hospitals, hopelessness and heaven-sent support

Sep 26, 2018
Chris Livett
OPINION

How I'm getting used to life with an ileostomy, urostomy, and no backside

Jul 29, 2019
Emily Jones
CULTURE

Enjoy this hysterical video by Emily Jones about life with an ostomy bag.

Dec 24, 2018