This topic is about the challenges faced by people living with an ostomy during times of war and severe resource shortages. It highlights how conflict can drastically affect the availability of essential medical care and supplies for those with ostomies.

- Before the conflict, managing a stoma was a routine process with easy access to medical help and necessary supplies like bags and wipes.
- With the onset of war, medical staff are overwhelmed with the immediate needs of the wounded and deceased, making ostomy care a lower priority.
- The disruption of supply chains has made it nearly impossible to obtain ostomy products.
- The situation is worsened by constant bombardment, displacement, and food shortages. Starvation leads to no output from the stoma, yet it remains a significant hygienic and psychological challenge.
- The poem concludes by criticizing those responsible for the war, highlighting the unnecessary suffering caused.

Advice and insights from the community include:

1. Members stress the dire consequences of losing access to basic ostomy supplies in war-torn areas, pointing out that there are no winners when civilians with medical needs are neglected.
2. They also mention that even in non-war zones, many people in low-income countries face similar struggles for food, shelter, and medical care, which serves as a reminder of the privileges enjoyed in more stable, resource-rich nations.
3. There is a shared sense of empathy, with members encouraging reflection on one's own privilege and suggesting that those who can should consider helping or donating to organizations that provide medical supplies to crisis areas.