Topic Explanation
The forum topic is about a person from the UK with a urostomy looking to connect with other people who have stomas. The individual is seeking friendship and support from fellow stoma patients.

Advice and Insights
- Welcome and Support:
- Multiple replies welcome the new member and emphasize that this forum is a supportive and friendly community.
- Members encourage the new person to reach out and join in the discussions.

- Shared Experiences:
- One member mentions being a female in her late forties with a urostomy, indicating that there are others with similar experiences in the group.
- Another member shares that they have been an ostomate for over 30 years, suggesting a wealth of experience and potential advice available within the community.

- Community Characteristics:
- The forum is described as a place where everyone has or had an ostomy, offering great advice, humor, and resilience.
- The community is portrayed as tough, resilient, and giving meaning to the word "survivor."

- Encouragement to Participate:
- New members are encouraged to join in and participate actively in the forum to gain support and friendship.