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“Their stories have filled me with confidence that this was the right decision for me” – Beatrice’s story

I have met some amazing people throughout this journey, both patients and professionals alike, and their stories have filled me with confidence that this was the right decision for me. Life with a stoma is certainly not an easy one, and also not an easy decision to make. In my case I can't imagine life without it, and I look forward to see where life takes us.

Year 12 Interrupted 

Brydie Smith tells her story of going through year 12 not knowing she had Crohn's and the events that occurred after

Seven Marathons, Seven Days!

Laura Firth runs the marathon of chronic illness while living life to the fullest.

Susan and Fionnuala Maye

A large and  loving family has helped Susan Maye endure the lows of IBD. Here, Susan and sister Fionnuala share their experiences of living with IBD.

Stacey Sweedman

Stacey Sweedman (second from the right) celebrating Melbourne Cup with new friends from the Queensland Colostomy Association

Jill Corbett

Jill Corbett, who co-organised the fundraiser Newcastle Bowel of the Ball in June 2012, shares her story about colitis, colon removal, and moving on