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11/03/2026

Gloria the Phoenix

Remembering Gloria by Bob Kwiatkowski Gloria and I met by chance in November of 1969. I was driving with a friend down 8 mile road in Detroit. Gloria was with […]
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Remembering Gloria by Bob Kwiatkowski Gloria and I met by chance in November of 1969. I was driving with a friend down 8 mile road in Detroit. Gloria was with […]

04/03/2026

Finding Community, Purpose, and Voice After Colorectal Cancer and Permanent Colostomy

By: Sandra James, ACSW Instagram.com/ https://www.rfr.bz/f8e85cc When I was diagnosed, the first emotions that hit me were disappointment, confusion, and shame. I had spent months believing hemorrhoids were the only […]
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By: Sandra James, ACSW Instagram.com/ www.youtube.com/-LivingIt When I was diagnosed, the first emotions that hit me were disappointment, confusion, and shame. I had spent months believing hemorrhoids were the only […]

03/03/2026

UOAA Supports Colorectal Cancer Survivors

By Cheryl Ory, UOAA President While advances in cancer treatments rise the news on colorectal cancer has been alarming. Colorectal Cancer is the 2nd leading cause of cancer death in […]
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By Cheryl Ory, UOAA President While advances in cancer treatments rise the news on colorectal cancer has been alarming. Colorectal Cancer is the 2nd leading cause of cancer death in […]

12/02/2026

10 Tips for Intimacy with an Ostomy

Life with an ostomy can stir up deeply vulnerable questions: Will anyone love me like this? Does my ostomy bag make me unattractive? How can I be intimate while managing it? These anxieties often settle in the quieter corners of ostomy life, where many ostomates fear their bodies may never be chosen or desired.
Chloe Olsen has spent her whole life learning what it means to live with an ostomy. In this blog, she draws on more than 20 years of lived experience to share an honest perspective on connection, communication, and confidence. Her insights offer reassurance, perspective, and a reminder to fellow ostomates that they are worthy of love without conditions.
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Life with an ostomy can stir up deeply vulnerable questions: Will anyone love me like this? Does my ostomy bag make me unattractive? How can I be intimate while managing it? These anxieties often settle in the quieter corners of ostomy life, where many ostomates fear their bodies may never be chosen...

10/02/2026

Gratitude on High: An Ostomy Patient’s Journey of Faith, Community, and Black History

As I drove down East Main Street in Reynoldsburg, Ohio, time stopped. There it was my banner hanging proudly among so many incredible community members being honored for Black History […]
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As I drove down East Main Street in Reynoldsburg, Ohio, time stopped. There it was my banner hanging proudly among so many incredible community members being honored for Black History […]

08/02/2026

Tips for Choosing the Right Ostomy Supplies

Navigating the world of ostomy products and supplies can feel overwhelming, but finding the right system and products are crucial for comfort and security. The appropriate pouch is determined by […]
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Navigating the world of ostomy products and supplies can feel overwhelming, but finding the right system and products are crucial for comfort and security. The appropriate pouch is determined by […]

16/01/2026

Hoist incidents are one of the most reported manual handling risks in disability support.
Do not wait for an incident report to learn this.
Watch the video, check your practice, and protect yourself and your participants today.

15/12/2025

10/12/2025

The Missing Step in Abdominal Surgery Recovery (And Why It Matters)

By Kaylene Hernandez, PT, DPT Recently, I had the privilege of conducting a workshop with our local UOAA affiliated ostomy support group. As I looked around the room at these […]
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Abdominal surgery represents a significant event in your body's history, but it doesn't have to define the limits of your recovery. With proper rehabilitation, you can not only return to your previous level of function but often exceed it by learning better movement strategies, developing stronger c...

17/11/2025

Learning from Leaks: Tips for Staying Prepared and Positive on Your Ostomy Journey

It happens…Speaking with Ostomates in many stages of their Ostomy journey is the best part of my role at Ostomysecrets®. A frequent topic, and cause for concern, is the dreaded […]
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It happens…Speaking with Ostomates in many stages of their Ostomy journey is the best part of my role at Ostomysecrets®. A frequent topic, and cause for concern, is the dreaded […]

06/11/2025

Squid Game: The Challenge Contestant Embraces Life with an Ostomy

Squide Game The Challenge contestant with an ostomy: My ileostomy and how it gave me the confidence to participate in such a wild adventure! If I was still dealing with UC, I would’ve never trusted my body to take on something this challenging and stressful! My ileostomy has restored my health, my energy, and my control and I’m incredibly grateful for it!
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