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Hi everyone.

I am not sure if this is the right place to ask this, but I was wondering if anyone knows of a good resource for moral support and encouragement for ostomates. I had an emergency colostomy a couple of weeks ago, and I am having a lot of trouble getting used to it - but living in a remote area there is really no one I can talk to about it. The forums are helpful, but sometimes I feel that I would like something more interactive and immediate when I hit an emotional low point.

Has anyone found anything that works well for them?

If you go to this url, you can do a search by zip code to possibly find a support group in your area.
https://www.ostomy.org/support-group-finder/

Thank you for the information. It looks like there aren't any support groups near me, but I will try the Facebook group. Cheers!

If you have specific questions, I may be able to assist or find someone for you that can...
My email is ostomy211@gmail.com and you can text or call 405-243-8001