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by Jen McGregor
Jen’s Top 8 Tips for an Ostomy Friendly Festive Season
by Jen McGregor
Jen shares a few of her top tips for getting through the festive period with a stoma, and tells us what works for her since having her ileostomy formed 4 years ago.
Read MoreCategories: Stoma Tips
by Jen McGregor
What Is It Like For A Dad of A Child With A Chronic Illness
by Jen McGregor
Ileostomate, Jennifer, interviews her dad about what it’s like having a daughter with a chronic health condition. Read a dad’s perspective on diagnosis, surgery and more…
Read MoreCategories: Chronic Illness, Being A Carer, Parenting

by Jen McGregor
Speaking Out Really Does Change Lives
by Jen McGregor
Jen would have died if her stoma surgery had been delayed by just another day. Here she discusses her gratitude for the people speaking out about their lives as ostomates, and those who gave her the confidence to go ahead with the surgery which saved her life.
Read MoreCategories: Raising Awareness, Surgery
by Jen McGregor
How Your College or University Can Help When You Are Chronically Ill
by Jen McGregor
Jen is about to start her seventh year in higher education and has taken the opportunity to provide readers with some guidance and a few tips about getting the most from your studies when living with a chronic health condition or illness.
Read MoreCategories: Chronic Illness, Disability
by Jen McGregor
My View On Body Positivity With A Chronic Illness And Ostomy
by Jen McGregor
A positive body image can be difficult to attain and hold on to, especially when you’re dealing with Crohn’s disease, medications and anxiety. Here, Jen tells us how she coped and why she now loves her body for its strength and determination.
Read MoreCategories: Living With A Stoma, Chronic Illness
by Jen McGregor
Wanting A Baby But Knowing It Isn’t The Right Time For Your Health
by Jen McGregor
Preparing for parenthood is never an easy task, but what happens when you have multiple health complications? Jen has an honest discussion about her current situation and her hopes for the future
Read MoreCategories: Chronic Illness, Parenting, Relationships