| From Stillwater-Ponca City (OK) Ostomy Outlook April 2002:
Editor's Note: This is a brand-new article, written by Ron Bartlett of UOA Canada, not to be confused with a much older article of the same name which has circulated in numerous UOA Chapter newsletters, and appeared in this newsletter in Sept 1997.
- Thou shalt not take out thy feelings of anger and frustration on thy spouse/significant other or family.
- Thou shalt not demand special consideration. Thy ostomy doth not make thee an invalid or render thee disabled.
- Thou shalt remember to use a deodorizer in the bathroom after thou has emptied thy pouch.
- Remember that thy family needs thy love and affection just as thee needs theirs.
- Honour thy E.T. She/he is your friend in need.
- Thou shalt not be ashamed of thy ostomy, it may have saved thy life.
- Thou shalt be ready at all times to help others as others have helped thee.
- Thou shalt not feel sorry for thyself, instead thou shalt give thanks for a new lease on life.
- Thou shalt remember at all times that thy partner in life suffers with thee and thou shalt not add to their suffering.
- Above all thou shalt give thanks for a new life and freedom from pain.
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