Group meets to offer education, support

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“Whatever the situation, we don’t care, we just want to be able to provide a safe place for people to share,” Verrall explained. “Whatever the case, I want people to know this group is here, and there are others out there living their best life now.”

The group is open to those who have had the surgery or who may be facing it in the future.

Meetings of the group take place at Christ Anglican Church in downtown Chatham, the second Wednesday of the month. Those who want to attend must pre-register by joining the Chatham Ostomy Support Group Facebook page that operates under the Ostomy Canada Society, or via e-mail at ostomychatham@gmail. com.

Privacy and confidentiality are important, Verrall noted, so members feel free to attend the group and share.

At the group’s March 8 meeting, a medical representative from ConvaTec was to speak about ostomy supplies, and at the April 12 gathering, a registered dietician will speak on the topic of nutrition.

Christ Church is located at 80 Wellington St. The group meets from 7 p.m. to 9 p.m.