Living with an Ostomy: Challenges and Perspectives

Glad to have seen another day, and worked and felt and laughed and tried to accomplish somethings and let others go. To have an ostomy is to see things from an entirely different perspective than "the others".

I don't think things are all that serious when someone complains about relationships, overweight, bad hair, a dislike for their appearance, you know.

Truly it could all be different as in our case, and then what would they complain about.

I've had my ileostomy for 36 years. I've been rejected, called hurtful names by people that I cared about, talked about by my co-workers, been the butt of their jokes and unprofessional actions, divorced because of the unpleasantness of my appearance in certain situations, and the list could go on, but it really doesn't matter at all. These are not my actions and are not my problem. My ostomy does not define who I am or what I can do, it is only a part of me that is necessary for me to be here. And I'm glad I'm here.

I welcome the opportunity to meet others that see things in a different light, and can see a person for what they have to give and add to this time we have. No, I'm not some bleeding heart, tree-hugging, everything is always okay type person, and I don't think too many ostomates are. Reality on this level has a way of changing your perspective, right?

Lighten up, live, enjoy, laugh, cry, love, regardless just do!


THERE ARE NO GUARANTEES, ONLY OPPORTUNITIES

Now that is one hell of a good post, and I thank you for sharing it with us. I don't have to tell you to have a good day; thanks again.