STORIES
FRom NSW STOMA ltd.At NSW Stoma, we understand that being an ostomate can be hard and sometimes frustrating, especially if you feel like you’re alone.
We want you to know that you are not alone, and that we are here to support you. Many people go through the same daily struggles.
Speaking up about your experience (the good and the bad) is a great way to start an open dialogue about life with a stoma. By sharing our #stomastories, we feel more seen, heard, and understood – and less alone.
We are committed to fostering a sense of community among our members, and sharing our stories is just one way we do that.
We hope you enjoy the stories below, and we encourage you to think about sharing your own – you never know who your story might inspire!
MEET ANDREW
Lieutenant Colonel/Detective Sergeant Andrew Lam is an Australian Defence Force veteran, police officer, father, husband, and ostomate whose story is one of courage and bravery.
meet ashlee
Ashlee is a remarkable young woman who has overcome many health obstacles in her life; her stoma has allowed her to become the positive, resilient person she is today.
MEET KEN
He overcame bladder cancer, learnt to live with a urostomy and has travelled all over the world with it.
MEET RENEE
Renee is an inspiring and accomplished young woman who has achieved many things despite, and because of, her stoma.
MEET mat
The show must go on for ‘Homer the Stoma’: Mat is a creative, passionate, and kind man whose stoma has given him a new lease on life.
MEET CAROL
Read about how Carol first ‘met’ her colostomy and how she’s learnt to thrive with it.
MEET KELLY
Inspiring and strong, Kelly has transformed her life of medical trauma into her life’s work through her ostomy bears!
MEET ANNE MARIE
Anne Marie Lyons is our STN and has a special video message just for you.
Do you have a story to tell?
If you would like to share your stoma story, we would love to hear from you!
Please email your story and image(s) to info@nswstoma.org.au.
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