List of ostomy organisations around the country.
Many find comfort in talking to their family or close friends, but it can also be tremendously helpful to talk to someone with similar experiences about life with a stoma. Ask your Stomal Therapy Nurse if it might be possible to put you in contact with other ostomates.
A good place to start could be your local ostomy association.
Are you afraid of talking to others about your stoma? Not sure what to say to children? Here are some ostomy conversation tips.
Are you afraid of talking to others about your stoma? Not sure what to say to children? Here are some ostomy conversation tips.
Don't let your stoma hold your social life back.
Don't let your stoma hold your social life back.