I just got my premium membership in Ostomates and I am starting my fourth year here. This transaction led me to reflect a bit on the value of this community to me personally.
I am sure many of you feel, as I do, that we are fortunate to have this supportive resource in our lives. I could write a list of benefits, but you already know them. I'll just say that the access I have to folks here and to their shared experiences and wisdom has made my life richer and maybe made me a better person.
I recently learned that another ostomy site is closing down. I would not want to wake up someday and find this site gone too. Membership here over the past three years has doubled for good reason, and I am happy to continue my support.
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But, it's not all about ostomy. We talk about everything.
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We sat down with two influential people in the ostomy community, to find out how they cope during challenging times.
Read what they had to say.
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Ostomy surgery is stressful both for the patient and the caregiver, and creates a major life change for both people in a relationship.
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