This topic is about the emotional journey of living with a colostomy or ileostomy and how some days can be particularly challenging. Here are some insights and advice from others who have been through similar experiences:

1. Many people acknowledge that they still have tough days, but they remind themselves that their ostomy has freed them from severe abdominal pain, frequent trips to the bathroom, and potentially life-threatening illnesses they faced before surgery.

2. It can be helpful to focus on the fact that an ostomy keeps you alive and often makes you feel much better than you did before the surgery. This perspective can help reframe those difficult moments.

3. Emotional acceptance is an ongoing process. Letting go of anger about the circumstances or medical decisions that led to the surgery can help reduce mental stress.

4. Public situations can sometimes be awkward, whether it's about finding a bathroom or dealing with unexpected noises. Knowing that others share these challenges can help reduce feelings of embarrassment.