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My Biggest Support
Nick discusses how he felt immediately after his stoma surgery and how a stoma belt impacted his confidence and life with a stoma.
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What Happened When I Forgot My Radar Key
Nick shares his experience of needing to use a disabled toilet while visiting the waterfalls and castle ruins of Wepre Park over the summer.
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Diet With A Stoma – Can I Eat That?
In this blog, Nick shares his experience with diet during his illness and hospital stays. Now he has a stoma, he no longer eats blandly and has even discovered a talent and enjoyment for cooking.
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Finding Motivation When Chronically Ill And Living With A Stoma
Nick has spent a lot of time at home with various health conditions and recovering from surgeries. In this blog he discusses how he found a way to use this time productively, and shares his secret for finding creativity.
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Dads The Way To Do It – Being The Best Dad You Can Be With Chronic Illness
With Father’s Day taking place in June, Nick considers how chronic illness has affected his role as a dad, and what an achievement parenting when ill actually is.
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Let’s Talk About Sex: Romance With A Stoma
It’s normal to struggle with romance after stoma surgery. Here Nick shares what happened to his self-esteem after becoming an ostomate and how he overcame the resulting sexual problems
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