Thank you for writing! I have ulcerative colitis, likely to have an ostomy at some point in my life. At 2 years old I was scheduled for colectomy until my parents got a second opinion. I've used meds since, but every one I try seems to lose effectiveness after a few years. As a kid the colectomy and ostomy were often discussed in hushed tones and pity, or used to belittle me. Your writing helps counter that sentiment and dispels a shadow over so many people.