Confluence of ostomates

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Bill
Aug 24, 2023 6:37 am

CONFLUENCE OF OSTOMATES.   

When a group converse together
it will be their own choice whether 
they play an active part or not 
depending on the skills they’ve got.

Some will need facilitation
to establish a foundation
for a safe and friendly place 
to converse at their own pace.

Others may need professionals
or seclusion of confessionals
in order to express their view
without someone who might argue.  

Some may prefer a verbal group
to talk about the way they poop.
A place to find some empathy 
or maybe even sympathy. 

There’s those who have the skills to write
and so, for them, a group seems right 
communicating in this way
so that they may have their say.

There’s those who like the internet
to go and know that they can get
all the chat that they may need
to bring their knowledge up to speed. 

Social media can become 
the preferred way to talk for some.
Avoiding close proximity,
providing anonymity.
 
It doesn’t matter what you choose 
for there is little you would lose
by joining in a confluence
to stimulate your confidence. 

                                    B. Withers 2019 

 

Megs
Aug 24, 2023 12:07 pm

You're my crutch always on this site. I have ileostomy and you have colostomy so similar but different. I've had mine since 1986 and think I've coped through everything.  I'm 71 now.  I've changed my appliance for a more updated one since then. I'm amazed at how things have grown. I was 34 and it seems to me not a lot has changed with people needing this op. I wish it had.  

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Every morning when I enjoy my big cup of coffee I scroll through this site and this warm feeling just overwhelms me.

I never post anything (too shy and it feels like I don’t have anything of interest to share tbh) but I sure read a lot of posts from you guys and they are so informative, supportive encouraging and so so full of love and a big dose of humor.

I feel like part of the best family in the world (even though I am just sitting quietly in the corner lol).

I just wanted to share that feeling and say thanks to all of you for being so wonderful.

And also, please keep some fingers crossed for me this week. I have my blood test on Thursday, checking my CA 125 levels. Ovarian cancer reoccurrence fear unlocked again. I hate it!

Lots of love from Sweden

Bill
Aug 24, 2023 3:58 pm

Thanks Megs.

It's always gratifying to think that people read the stuff I post - especially when they also appreciate it!!

Best wishes

Bill

TerryLT
Aug 24, 2023 8:57 pm

I love this one Bill.

Terry