Stoma stories

Living with a stoma is a personal journey, and no two experiences are the same. In our stoma stories section, hear from real ostomates as they share honest experiences, everyday challenges, personal milestones, and the moments that helped them regain confidence and independence.

Whether you’re newly adjusting to life with a stoma or looking for reassurance from people who truly understand, these stories are here to remind you that you’re not alone.

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Featured Stoma Stories

Travel diaries: Staying in hostels with a stoma | by Summer

4 Minute Read

My Travel Diaries continue with my first hostel stay, from shared bathrooms and bag changes to what I’d do differently next time.

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Stoma Stories

My wedding day with a stoma | by Ayesha

3 Minute Read

Four years after stoma surgery, Ayesha walked down the aisle and had the wedding day of her dreams!

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Stoma Stories

Travel diaries: Staying in hostels with a stoma | by Summer

4 Minute Read

My Travel Diaries continue with my first hostel stay, from shared bathrooms and bag changes to what I’d do differently next time.

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Stoma Stories

Can you live a normal life with a stoma? | by Rachel

6 Minute Read

Adjusting to life with a stoma is never easy, but Rachel has the best advice in getting the most of your new stoma.

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Supporting your child after stoma surgery | by Rachel

6 Minute Read

Rachel guides you through the challenges of supporting your child through stoma surgery, and equally important, looking after yourself too!

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Hen do with a stoma | by Poppy

3 Minute Read

Poppy had an incredible hen do – the best days of her life – and didn't let her stoma bag get in the way.

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Stoma Stories

Pack my supplies with me for a year travelling abroad | by Summer

5 Minute Read

In the first edition of my travel diaries, follow along as I prepare to spend the next year travelling the world with my stoma, starting with packing and getting ready to leave!

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How the stoma community changed my life… | by Rachel

6 Minute Read

Finding a community of people who understand what it's like to live with a stoma has been so, so important to helping me live my best life!

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Stoma Stories

What does daily life with a stoma look like? | by Rachel

5 Minute Read

Daily life with a stoma can be tough, but there are some things you should do to make it as smooth as possible.

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Stoma Stories

Hot weather and stoma care tips | by Phillipa

6 Minute Read

The hot weather can definitely affect how I feel with my stoma so over the years I've found a few things that really help me stay comfortable, hydrated and feeling confident.

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Podcast

Join us on our podcast, Beyond the Pouch, as we embark on a series of engaging interviews with ostomates from all walks of life who have embraced their stoma.

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