Feeling Invisible With A Stoma By Guest Blogger And Friend Invisibly Me
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Feeling Invisible With A Stoma By Guest Blogger And Friend Invisibly Me

Looking for the Light

Thanks to the incredible efforts of campaign groups, individuals, healthcare companies and charities, the world knows more about stomas. With that increased awareness comes a lot of good things, but unfortunately there’s still many ways in which those with an ostomy can feel ignored, misunderstood or sidelined. Here are just 5 ways in which we can be left feeling invisible with a stoma. 

[ This post is in honour of 5th October Stoma Awareness Day 2024, the theme of which is “Do You See Me?”]

 

A photo of me standing up with hands on hips with a black top, jeans and long red hair. The top is pulled up slightly to show a red and white Hello Kitty themed stoma bag cover.
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A close up photo of a purple sticker on a wooden door that reads "not all disabilities are visible", with the hashtag "stoma friendly".

 

Make to to spend time searching Caz’s archives, she has written on so many topics and has often shared how she’s battled her chronic illnesses.

Melinda

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5 thoughts on “Feeling Invisible With A Stoma By Guest Blogger And Friend Invisibly Me”

  2. I remember this from nursing school 40 years ago. I’m glad this a problem that I don’t have. I think if I did, I would want to keep it a secret. I wonder what percentage of people must deal with this.

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