Colostomy vs Ileostomy: The People Behind Them
A stoma is an artificial opening surgically formed to pass waste from the body. In the pelvic region, the three main types of stoma are: An ileostomy A colostomy A […]
Read more >Each letter of Christmas for stoma life
C – Clothes H – Hiking R – Recognising my limits I – Iron S – Second Chances T – Thirst M – Mixed emotions A – Appetite S – […]
Read more >Get to know Amy – again (Part 2)
Read part 1 here Hello my fab Pelican readers! I hope this blog post finds you well & if not, I’m sending huge hugs & gentle encouragement your way. Things […]
Read more >Get to know Amy – again!
Hello my lovely Pelican readers, I hope this post finds you well & I’m sending gentle hugs to those of you who need them. It’s been quite a while now […]
Read more >De-bagging the myth: “Stomas are just for older people”
Hello my lovely Pelican readers! I hope this month is treating you well & I’m sending gentle & healing hugs your way if you need them. October 1st is “International […]
Read more >5 Summer Stoma Fashion Tips
Hello my lovely Pelican readers! If you are a follower of my Instagram and/or know me, you will know that I am really into my clothes & putting together outfits. […]
Read more >Fertility & Pelvic Surgery
**Trigger warning: Discussion of fertility, sex and surgery** Hello my lovely Pelican readers, Recently, I ran a poll on my Instagram to address the following topic: “Should post pelvic surgery […]
Read more >#BreakTheSilence for World IBD Day: The importance of sharing your story
#BreakTheSilence for World IBD Day: The importance of sharing your story Whatever your age or background, understandably any illness can influence your well-being, as well as affecting those around you. […]
Read more >What Is Stoma Dilation?
What Is Stoma Dilation? Happy April my lovely Pelican readers! I hope April has started off as a good month for you & that you feel like a bit of […]
Read more >Summer Styling as a Woman With a Stoma
Summer Styling as a Woman With a Stoma Whether a well-rehearsed “ostomate” or if you’re new to the stoma world, fashion can definitely be one of those daunting things, especially […]
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