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Pets Are An Absolute Joy
With International Dog Day taking place in August, Stephie tells is about her Newfoundland pup, Jenson, and how their relationship was impacted by her ulcerative colitis, along all the other animals to have lived with her over the years.
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The Gutless Graduate - Survival Guide With A Stoma
Aleesha has recently graduated from university. In this blog she shares her tips and experiences with studying whilst dealing with ulcerative colitis and living with a stoma.
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Personal Growth As An Ostomate
In this month’s blog, Steve shares how even his worst experiences helped shape the person he is today, and why he looks for the positive in everything, including the pain and trauma of his emergency stoma surgery.
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My Experience Of Manuka Honey To Help The Sore Skin Around My Stoma
Michelle had long been a fan of Manuka honey before she discovered it was available in stoma pouches and support products from CliniMed. In this blog post she shares her experience with the antibacterial honey that has been used in medicine throughout history.
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Stigma As A Gay Man With A Stoma
Sharing his thoughts about being a gay man with a stoma, Nathan talks about dealing with stigma and how raising awareness can prevent ignorance.
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My Stoma Changed My Perception Of Normal And Perfection
Stephen’s outlook on life changed for the better after a freak accident led to his stoma surgery. Read his thoughts and experiences about how his idea of perfection changed.
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