In this episode of the Beautiful Bag podcast, host LeeAnne Hayden celebrates her ninth anniversary with her stoma, sharing her personal journey from being an accountant to facing cancer and ultimately embracing life with an ostomy. LeeAnne reflects on the challenges she faced, the support from her community, and the lessons learned throughout her journey. She emphasizes the importance of sharing stories and connecting with others who have similar experiences, highlighting the resilience and empowerment that comes from overcoming adversity.


Celebrating nine years with my stoma is a significant milestone.
Sharing my story is important for both myself and others.
Facing cancer led to unexpected life changes and growth.
Community support plays a crucial role in healing and resilience.
Life with an ostomy can be embraced with positivity and acceptance.
The journey from accountant to sales was transformative.
Health challenges can lead to new opportunities and paths.
Surgery brought about fears, but also a sense of peace.
Learning to live with an ostomy involves trial and error.
Every experience contributes to personal growth and empowerment.


Chapters
00:00 Celebrating Nine Years with My Stoma
02:53 The Journey Begins: From Accountant to Sales
05:48 Facing Health Challenges: The Discovery of Cancer
11:37 Surgery and the Unexpected: Life with an Ostomy
22:42 Embracing Life After Surgery: A New Normal
33:40 Reflections on Life: Celebrating Achievements and Community
37:51 Legal statement.mp3

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