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Jun 18, 2019

Feeling Insulted by TV Program "Undateables" - Are We Really Undatable?

Topic Explanation:
The forum topic discusses the feelings of insult and frustration caused by a TV program called "Undateables," which features people with disabilities. The initial poster shares their experience of having an ileostomy and feeling insulted by the program's suggestion that people with disabilities are undatable.

Advice and Insights:
- There is someone out there for everyone just waiting to be found.
- Ostomates need to advocate for themselves and educate others to dispel negative stigma.
- The TV program is degrading and exploitative, and individuals should consider writing a letter to the show expressing their objections.
- It's important to be confident and proud of one's own situation, as it can lead to finding a special person who accepts and understands.
- The location of the stoma (ileostomy or colostomy) varies based on individual circumstances and medical history.
- It's essential to have a pragmatic approach when dating, and to be open about the stoma at an appropriate time, without appearing obsessive.
- The program "Undateables" seems to exploit people with disabilities, and the title itself is comparable to "Unlovable," which is not a fair representation of individuals with disabilities.

Insights on Stoma Location:
- Ileostomies are usually on the right, while colostomies are on the left, but individual circumstances can lead to variations.
- The location of the stoma can change due to revision surgeries or medical complications.

Additional Insights:
- The program "Undateables" seems to exploit people with disabilities, and the title itself is comparable to "Unlovable," which is not a fair representation of individuals with disabilities.
- The location of the stoma (ileostomy or colostomy) varies based on individual circumstances and medical history.
- It's essential to have a pragmatic approach when dating, and to be open about the stoma at an appropriate time, without appearing obsessive.
- The TV program is degrading and exploitative, and individuals should consider writing a letter to the show expressing their objections.
- Ostomates need to advocate for themselves and educate others to dispel negative stigma.
- There is someone out there for everyone just waiting to be found.
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