Ileostomies, adjustment disorder, and breaking down to heal

Jenni Tooley here. Reminding you that no matter what, life is going
to happen. If you're getting to the end of your rope, I am right there with you.

The good thing is, is that this too shall pass.
Good, bad, or indifferent.
This too shall pass.
We are resilient.
We are loved.
And we have all kinds of support around us.
It's just a matter of asking and receiving.
Sometimes you don't even have to ask.
Sometimes it just comes to you.
Know that you are loved.

Join me for this episode of Cancer Chronicles as I sit in my car on the way to my post-surgical follow-up and chat about:

• Dealing with the frustration of making mistakes

• The anxiety of travelling with an ileostomy, knowing I’m about to run out of supplies

• Being patient with myself and grieving during transitions (nope it’s just part of the deal)

• This isn’t working, I must be doing something wrong

• Adaptation disorder

• Disability denials and the relief of bringing in the lawyers

• Eating with an ileostomy: bags under my eyes and 15 pounds lighter

• Finding the fun and beauty in things even when I’m tired and feel like s***