<pstyle="text-align: center; font-size: 0.9em; margin-top: 10px;">Ms. Sara Levitt @saralevs</p>
<pstyle="text-align: center; font-size: 0.9em; margin-top: 10px;"><i>In 2006, my life took a dramatic turn when I was diagnosed with Crohn's disease. I went through countless medications—Remicade, Humira, steroids. In 2008, I had my first emergency surgery, and I woke up with an ostomy bag. I remember sliding my hand down to feel if it was real, and pulling it back in shock when I realized it was.I struggled deeply with the fear of what others would think and hid my bag from the world for 15 years. But over time, I realized this bag saved my life. I now openly share my journey to break the stigma, showing that life with an ostomy can still be beautiful and full of confidence.</i></p>
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