Blog posts by Stephie Simpson

Stephie shares her top tips for ostomates who want to plan ahead for Christmas and get through the festive period relatively stress free

Stephie is often asked why she opted to have a permanent rather than temporary ileostomy. Here she explains the reasoning behind her decision…

Stoma surgery has allowed Stephie to get back to the things she loves doing, like attending gigs and dancing without a care. Here she tells us about her recent gig experiences and the allowances she needs to make for her stoma

Stephie has experienced plenty of changes in life. Here she puts some of those experiences into a poem to help celebrate National Poetry Day.

Unexpected leaks can be a real hassle so you should always be prepared. Stephie tells us what’s in her ‘go bag’ and offers a few suggestions for yours.

Stephie has started taking better care of herself and invites you to question: what does self-care look like for you?