Kristen's Chronicles

While at work the other day, I began to feel my skin itching and burning. I knew the sensation all too well and was afraid of what I...

Positivity. It’s something we all strive for in our daily lives but staying positive in the face of adversity can be much more...

One of my biggest fears before my trip to California was flying with my ostomy. Not only had I not been on a plane since I was a baby,...

Several days ago, I set up and stepped out of bed, only to watch the room around me go black and spin momentarily. I steadied myself on...

Life with an ostomy is many things, including unexpected. As you can probably imagine (or understand if you are an ostomate), having an...

Summer is one of my favorite seasons. Sunshine, pool days, ice cream trips- it is truly a season of adventure. But summer also brings the...

If you know me, you know that I am a creature of habit. I love organization, routines, and sticking with what I know works. But for some...

I receive many messages a week with questions related to living with an ostomy from food to lifestyle and everything inbetween, so I...

Let's face it: doctor's appointments can be extremely stressful at times. You have a short amount of time to speed-paint a complete image...

I have sensitive skin. Wait, scratch that. I have really sensitive skin. My skin is so sensitive that bandaids superglue themselves to my...