This topic is about embracing life with a colostomy and finding a new beginning. The person sharing their story has lived with a colostomy bag for 12 years and started a blog series in 2016 to offer personal insights, home remedies, and encouragement to others in similar situations. After waking from a long coma to discover they had a colostomy bag, they initially felt isolated and believed their life and relationships were over. However, they eventually realized that this was a second chance at life and decided to embrace it fully. They now encourage others with any type of ostomy to ask questions and join them in living life to the fullest.

Here are some helpful insights and advice:

1. New voices are valuable. Hearing first-hand stories like the originator’s can help others feel understood and less alone.

2. You remain the same person. Having an ostomy can lead to self-discovery, but it does not define your worth or identity.

3. Life with a stoma can be manageable. It takes experimentation to find what works, but everyday living, including relationships and intimacy, can still be fulfilling.