Stories of Resilience

stoma bag

  • 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
  • Wardrobe Change Unnecessary

    Wardrobe Change Unnecessary

    Read about Lydia Andrew's views on how she thought her life was going to change after getting a colostomy and how wrong she was about many things. 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