Emotional assistance
Some advice on the emotional side of having a stoma. What to do if you're sad or depressed and how to talk to others about your stoma.
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Coming to terms with changes
Some tips and strategies for dealing with the setbacks and frustration that comes from living with a stoma.
Read moreComing to terms with changes
Some tips and strategies for dealing with the setbacks and frustration that comes from living with a stoma.
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Dealing with negative emotions
Having a stoma can be exhausting, and it’s not unusual to be affected or even depressed from time to time. Here are some strategies for dealing with those emotions.
Read moreDealing with negative emotions
Having a stoma can be exhausting, and it’s not unusual to be affected or even depressed from time to time. Here are some strategies for dealing with those emotions.
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Clive: The importance of support
For Clive, support from family and friends has been absolute key before and after his ostomy surgery.
Read moreClive: The importance of support
For Clive, support from family and friends has been absolute key before and after his ostomy surgery.
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How to talk about your stoma
Are you afraid of talking to others about your stoma? Not sure what to say to children? Here are some ostomy conversation tips.
Read moreHow to talk about your stoma
Are you afraid of talking to others about your stoma? Not sure what to say to children? Here are some ostomy conversation tips.
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You are not alone!
List of ostomy organisations around the country.
Read moreYou are not alone!
List of ostomy organisations around the country.
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Emotional assistance
Thaila: Telling people about your stoma
Thaila: Telling people about your stoma
Thaila suggests a few ways to tell people about having a stoma.