KristenJan 3, 20194 min readTough Moments With Your Ostomy: How to CopeWhile 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...
KristenNov 23, 20184 min readStaying Positive in the Face of AdversityPositivity. It’s something we all strive for in our daily lives but staying positive in the face of adversity can be much more...
KristenOct 24, 20183 min readFlying with an OstomyOne 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,...
KristenSep 21, 20184 min readDehydration: The Hidden CulpritSeveral 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...
KristenAug 27, 20185 min readWhat's in My Emergency Ostomy KitLife with an ostomy is many things, including unexpected. As you can probably imagine (or understand if you are an ostomate), having an...
KristenJul 29, 20184 min readBattling Dehydration with One Less Major OrganSummer is one of my favorite seasons. Sunshine, pool days, ice cream trips- it is truly a season of adventure. But summer also brings the...