05/12/2025
Crohn’s & Colitis Awareness Week is here! Hear from Ambassador Damien as he talks about his journey and life as an Ostomate.
My journey with Crohn’s disease hasn’t been easy, but it has shaped who I am today. After years of pain, hospital visits, and trying everything to avoid surgery, I eventually became an ostomate, and it turned out to be the thing that gave me my life back.
My stoma didn’t take anything away from me. It gave me energy, freedom, confidence, and a second chance. Today, I share my story to show others that life with Crohn’s or Colitis doesn’t end after surgery; for many of us, it finally begins.
If you’re going through this right now, please know you’re not alone. There is nothing weak about asking for help, choosing surgery, or putting your health first. You are stronger than you think, and you deserve a life without constant pain.