According to photographer Milos Nejezchleb: “Stoma – an artificial opening created in a body organ. In the Czech Republic, where this photo series was created, approximately 20,000 people carry stoma bags hidden under their clothes.
For some this is a difficult disability to accept, for others it is a liberation after a long history of health problems. But an ostomy represents an opportunity for everyone to have a quality life – life itself. Living with a stoma is considered taboo. People with ostomies are often ashamed of their bags and often do not disclose their condition to those around them. Even among medical professionals, you can find many misconceptions and stereotypes about living with an ostomy bag. “It is a hidden topic not only in clothing but also in society.”
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