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Festive experiences with a stoma
Having children with a chronic illness can mean adapting the activities and experiences that you attend over the festive period. Where toileting is involved, the most important thing is to ensure you check the facilities are adequate for your child’s needs before attending. If you are a carer and have…
New year expectations v reality
As the end of a year draws closer, our devices flood us with adverts and prompts asking if we are ready to get fitter, stronger, and become a new version of ourselves. Fancy reels and adverts encourage us to take up ‘unmissable’ offers for gym memberships, dietary products, and all…
Managing stoma life over the festive period
Managing stoma life over the festive period… It’s December already, and with December comes all the Christmas celebrations and festivities, but also pressure and sometimes unwanted feelings of anxiety, especially when living with a stoma, last year was my first with stoma so I’m going to share a few bits…
Starting a new job with a stoma
Starting a new job with a stoma Starting a new job is a big step for anyone, but when you have a stoma, it can come with an extra layer of thought and preparation. Over the past few months, I’ve taken that step and moved into a new role in…
My mental health and my stoma
My mental health and my stoma Can I be real with you for a second? Living with a stoma isn’t easy. It’s a journey I never thought I’d be on, and to be honest, I really struggled at first. For a long time, I felt scared, anxious, and frustrated. I’d…
