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10 books to read during recovery
If you are looking for some books to read as you recover from surgery, or maybe your loved ones need…
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Oliver shows having a stoma is not the end of the world
I turned to social media where I discovered a big community of people and organizations who speak out about this…
New Way Forward
10 finger gratitude exercise
Hear from Kate, a community stoma care nurse. From A Bigger Life What is the science of gratitude? The Science…
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It’s a Start
Bringing comfort and clarity to the what, why and how of impending ostomy surgery.
A New Way Forward
The first 90 days. A Helping hand with you through recovery, adjustment, getting familiar with your stoma care routine and easing back into being and feeling yourself.
To a Bigger Life
Settling in. Support, ideas, encouragement and experiences to help you live a bigger life. Advice on returning to work, travel and getting back to your hobbies and interests.
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Do men ask for help as much as women?
Hi there! While sitting in a waiting room of a hospital I was thinking of my own openness and general hesitation to seek…
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