by Rachael Kin

Cinderella With A Stoma - An Olive-less Existence

by Rachael Kin

Can you digest olives with a stoma? Rachael shares her experience of a stoma blockage caused by her a biggest food love: olives. Read on to see what happened when Rachael ignored what turned out to be some very important advice.

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Categories: Diet and Nutrition, Common Issues

by Nathan Wheeler

Travelling To Disney With A Stoma

by Nathan Wheeler

Nathan is a big fan of all things Disney and regularly visits Disneyland Paris. In this blog he shares his advice for enjoying the park to the max and not letting your stoma hold your back.

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Categories: Travel

by Stephie Simpson

Barbie Butts, Phantom Pain And Periods

by Stephie Simpson

Stephie discusses her experience with phantom rectum pain and the things she does to help relive the discomfort.

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Categories: Surgery, Common Issues

by Jen McGregor

Friendships Through Chronic Illness

by Jen McGregor

Jen’s friendships have seen her through some tough times. In this blog she shares her best advice for maintaining friendships through periods of ill health and how to build bonds that last a lifetime.

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Categories: Relationships

by Billie Anderson

Am I Disabled Enough?

by Billie Anderson

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…

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Categories: Chronic Illness and Disability