Posts categorised under Relationships

Jen has a stoma and wants to have a baby! Over the next year, she’s making lifestyle changes to prepare her body for IVF treatment. Find out more in her blog…

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.

Sharing his thoughts about being a gay man with a stoma, Nathan talks about dealing with stigma and how raising awareness can prevent ignorance.

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.

Steve reflects on his journey of self-discovery and how emergency stoma surgery changed his mindset, allowing him to find true love.

In this blog post Aleesha shares how her long-term relationship has been affected over the years by her inflammatory bowel disease and stoma surgery.