Finding joy in the little things with a stoma | by Louise

The last 16 years healthwise for me have been a little traumatic to say the least!

  • Ruby, my dog, is my life. She’s been there for cuddles and love when I am feeling low
  • My work: being back to care has given me stability and previously lacking routine, it also feels amazing to be giving back all the help and care I received previously
  • My health: I am finally back to 80% and its amazing to be pain free 
  • Love: even through the hard times, our relationship has still stayed strong
  • My hobbies: finally back to reading and attending a book group every two weeks, my loom knitting and being creative and I am now enjoying being back out hiking four times a week with my partner in crime, Ruby.

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