LIVING WITH A STOMA

Discover an interesting trick used by Joannie S .

Self-confidence is a complex thing, but I believe that the clothes I choose reflect my taste and my pleasure to help me feel good and worthy.

In my opinion, talking about your ostomy can only be positive.

! I had the brilliant idea of not eating all day to make sure my bag wasn’t inflated during the act. I even swapped my usual ileostomy bag for a small square disposable bag to make my ostomy as discreet as possible.

Few ostomates can travel without planning.  I decided to change that and leave once and for all on an adventure. 

I had to take my time and it took six more months for my to sit on my horse.  It was the first time in two years. 

I hope that your experience of “coming out” is not as stressful as mine. And yet I’ve come out many times now and the reactions I get are always good.

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What if someone stopped finding me beautiful because of my bag? What if I couldn’t get back to a normal life? What if I gave up?

At least, I can assure you that, with time, you’ll have extraordinary days and become amazed by this bumpy road you travelled.