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In this heartwarming episode, we chat with nine-year-old Jessica and her mum Kim. Jessica has been living with a colostomy since she was four due to dysmotility of the large bowel and chronic constipation.
Despite these challenges, Jessica thrives, managing her condition with grace and positivity. She's not only an ambassador for a major ostomy company but also a passionate fundraiser for Buttony Bear, a comforting teddy bear given to children facing stoma surgery.
Join us as we explore Jessica's life as a kid with a stoma, how she navigates school and friendships with a stoma along with her inspiring Instagram page showing that life with a stoma can be filled with joy and possibility.
Guest: Jessica Dowie & Mum Kim
https://www.instagram.com/jessicasstomajourney?igsh=MW4wNDB3NDN5dGF2YQ==
By Nicky KilpatrickIn this heartwarming episode, we chat with nine-year-old Jessica and her mum Kim. Jessica has been living with a colostomy since she was four due to dysmotility of the large bowel and chronic constipation.
Despite these challenges, Jessica thrives, managing her condition with grace and positivity. She's not only an ambassador for a major ostomy company but also a passionate fundraiser for Buttony Bear, a comforting teddy bear given to children facing stoma surgery.
Join us as we explore Jessica's life as a kid with a stoma, how she navigates school and friendships with a stoma along with her inspiring Instagram page showing that life with a stoma can be filled with joy and possibility.
Guest: Jessica Dowie & Mum Kim
https://www.instagram.com/jessicasstomajourney?igsh=MW4wNDB3NDN5dGF2YQ==