Why I’m grateful for my stoma | by Amy
Having stoma surgery is life-changing, and for many, including myself, life-saving. Having a stoma comes with both good and bad ...
The Essence of Ramadan | by Mohammad
Ramadan is the ninth month in the Islamic calendar, it is synonymous with fasting from dawn to dusk. However, this ...
Misconceptions about having a stoma | by Keith
This is such a vast subject that I could write about it forever. Before I had my stoma, I didn’t ...
Bowel cancer awareness month | by Maryrose
As you may or may not know, I was diagnosed with bowel cancer in 2012 at the age of 27 ...
Ostomy lifestyle: Can you take a bath with an ostomy? | by Amy
If you haven’t had an ostomy from an age you can’t remember, chances are that the thought of taking a ...
Conversations that Spark Confidence | by Mohammad
Conversations that Spark Confidence Waking up to find a bag attached to your abdomen is a profoundly changing moment, even ...
Sleeping with a stoma | by Keith
Sleeping With A Stoma How to manage a stoma bag at night is something that can cause significant anxiety for ...
Challenges with a stoma bag | by Maryrose
Having a stoma has both mental and physical challenges especially at the beginning of your journey and finding your way ...
Pilates classes with a stoma | by Phillipa
Pilates classes with a stoma Hi Respond readers, Phillipa here! I wanted to let you know all about my Pilates ...
How can I be intimate after ostomy surgery?| by Amy
How can I be intimate after ostomy surgery? Having ostomy surgery in itself can feel super daunting. You wake up, ...
