By: Sandra James, ACSW Instagram.com/@colostomyforever www.youtube.com/@SandraJames-LivingIt When I was diagnosed, the first emotions that hit me were disappointment, confusion, and shame. I had spent months believing hemorrhoids were…

Life with an ostomy can stir up deeply vulnerable questions: Will anyone love me like this? Does my ostomy bag make me unattractive? How can I be intimate while managing it? These anxieties often settle in the quieter corners of ostomy life, where many ostomates fear their bodies may never be chosen or desired. Chloe Olsen has spent her whole life learning what it means to live with an ostomy. In this blog, she draws on more than 20 years of lived experience to share an honest perspective on connection, communication, and confidence. Her insights offer reassurance, perspective, and a reminder to fellow ostomates that they are worthy of love without conditions.  

Navigating the world of ostomy products and supplies can feel overwhelming, but finding the right system and products are crucial for comfort and security. The appropriate pouch is determined by a number of factors says certified ostomy nurse…

By Kaylene Hernandez, PT, DPT Recently, I had the privilege of conducting a workshop with our local UOAA affiliated ostomy support group. As I looked around the room at these resilient individuals, each with their own journey of recovery and…