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Body Image With An Ileostomy
It’s Pride Month - Nathan discusses body image and how his tattoos have boosted his confidence. He shares why we should all find something to love about ourselves, and how Pride is about celebrating who we are.
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The Ostomy Influencers Spreading Positivity During COVID-19
Katie has found inspiration and encouragement from her fellow ostomates online during the coronavirus pandemic. Here she provides an overview of her favourite influencers and shares why finding positivity is so important.
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You Don’t Have To Be Lonely When You Have A Stoma
Living with a stoma can often leave people feeling isolated, but that needn’t be the case. Nathan discusses the loneliness he felt before finding support online from fellow ostomates and stoma support groups.
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Feeling Lonely During Coronavirus Lockdown
Stephie is used to spending time with others even if she often thinks of herself as a bit of a loner, but during the coronavirus lockdown she’s struggled with feelings of loneliness and has realised she needs her social circles more than she thought.
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Finding Motivation When Chronically Ill And Living With A Stoma
Nick has spent a lot of time at home with various health conditions and recovering from surgeries. In this blog he discusses how he found a way to use this time productively, and shares his secret for finding creativity.
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Losing My Identity – The Physical And Mental Impact Of Stoma Surgery
In Stephen’s second blog for SecuriCare he discusses the physical and mental impact that stoma surgery had, and the important things he learnt about himself.