This topic is about someone sharing their personal journey with family stress, managing their stoma care, dealing with some health issues, and contemplating dating with an ostomy. Here’s a breakdown of their experiences and the advice they received:

- The poster's home has been quite full since December 2013, with their daughter, son-in-law, and two grandsons living with them. This has led to some stress, and they are hopeful that the family will find their own place soon.

- On the bright side, their ostomy management is going well:
1. They have not experienced any leaks.
2. They switched from using a barrier ring to stoma paste, allowing them to change their appliance every 5 to 7 days.
3. This change has resulted in significantly less skin breakdown.

- They have been dealing with some recent medical issues, including swelling in their feet, knee, and hands, which led to a visit to the ER. They have appointments scheduled with a rheumatologist and other specialists.

- A CT scan revealed that their gallbladder was moved next to the stoma during the last surgery, which explains some intermittent pain. Fortunately, their kidney function appears normal.

- Their children are encouraging them to start dating again, but they are concerned that their health issues might be off-putting to potential partners.

- They send good wishes to the community.

Additionally, they have been struggling with depression, experiencing a mix of acceptance and sadness about their ostomy. However, their mood tends to improve by the evening.

In response, several community members offered support and encouragement:
1. They reassured the poster that experiencing ups and downs is normal and that many people with ostomies have felt the same way.
2. They emphasized that it is never too late to find companionship and that health challenges should not prevent them from dating.
3. They expressed confidence that the poster’s situation will continue to improve and encouraged them to stay positive.