Diana Arango of the Ostomy Heart Foundation recounts her emotional stoma journey from despair to embracing love for herself and others
Lauren Henderson recalls how the Purple Wings charity began helping people with a stoma regain confidence and self-esteem
Sonja Nye recalls how she has kept a positive attitude through her journey from ulcerative colitis to a permanent stoma
Yvonne Haines tells how getting a permanent colostomy and learning to irrigate has transformed her life for the better
Lisa Hall provides a guide to looking after peristomal skin, keeping it clean and knowing when to seek advice on solving problems and using the right accessories
Jennie Burch covers what you need to know if you have an ostomy formed as part of surgery for colorectal cancer
Renata Batas reveals how a balanced diet can keep you healthy and hydrated and a few small changes to what you eat can keep your stoma under control
Nathan Wheeler shares how NHS cost-saving restrictions affected his stoma care prescription and how he makes sure he gets all the stoma products he needs
Shelley Lawes discusses the role of open communication and body confidence in fulfilling sexual relationships for people with a stoma
Gemma Evans describes how she made her marriage ceremony inclusive for people with an ostomy or inflammatory bowel disease
Sahara Fleetwood-Beresford reports from the online stoma community on the value of self-care for achieving self-confidence
