Blog posts by Billie Anderson

Billie has experienced the feelings of isolation that come with IBD and having a stoma. After surgery, she took to social media where a whole community of people welcomed her and she no longer felt alone. Billie now uses her voice to help others.

Around 50% of people with a stoma or IBD count themselves as disabled (according to Billie’s recent poll), but struggle to explain why. In this blog, Billie explores her personal conflict with identifying as disabled…

Billie has been reflecting on the things that matter most in her life and where she’d like 2019 to take her. Read on to discover how her mindset changed after stoma surgery.

Billie has been living with her temporary ileostomy for a while now and is enjoying ‘bag life’ but soon has to decide whether to go permanent or opt for a j-pouch.

Billie once associated food with pain, but now she has an ileostomy she can enjoy a variety of tasty treats that she thought she’d never eat again.

Following surgical swelling after her stoma was formed, Billie thought she’d never enjoy fashion again – read how her body has adjusted and share her tips for confidently wearing whatever you want