Stories of Resilience

colostomy

  • ostomy diaries

    What's the word?

    From getting misdiagnosed to getting an ostomy, Nicole shares how she has survived and what keeps her looking forward. View Post
  • Sh*t Happens

    Sh*t Happens

    By: Sara-Jane Heslop In my twenties, I lived in Argentina and found myself in flip-flops or barefoot a lot. I used to feel really self-conscious as I had an ingrown toenail permanently removed from my big toe and this attracted a lot of unsolicited attention. My husband at the time came up with a... View Post
  • Generation Colon

    Generation Colon

    A dear friend of mine forwarded me a video detailing the story of the Petunia Bag. I was blown away by beach shots of an enthusiastic woman, standing proudly with a pouch on the side of her tummy. Her name is Heather Matson and she is the owner of Petunia Ostomy Designs.  Frustrated with the lack... View Post