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Aug 16, 2018

BY ANY OTHER NAME?

Topic Explanation:
The topic is about finding a suitable and respectful term to refer to a medical appliance used to collect waste, particularly in the context of a stoma. The initial text is a poem expressing the author's struggle to find an appropriate name for this appliance.

Advice and Insights:
- People have found various ways to describe the appliance, using terms like "bag," "pouch," "badge," and even giving it names like "Betty" and "Egor."
- The author emphasizes that language is evolving and it doesn't matter what words are used as long as the meaning is conveyed.
- It's important not to judge or shame individuals based on what they choose to call the appliance, as it has become a part of their life.
- Some individuals have creatively associated the appliance with positive concepts, such as a loyal pet or a sidekick, to help them cope with its presence.
- The author also addresses the potential sensitivity of certain words and the differences in their connotations across different regions.

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- Replies 2, 3, 6, 8, 10, 12, 13, 14, 16, 17, 18, 19
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