Mali and Me

Sharing life as a business owner, chronic illness advocate and stoma blogger

Sharing life as a business owner,
chronic illness advocate and stoma blogger

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Welcome Readers,

MY NAME IS IMALI

I’m a proud Wife, Founder and Stoma owner, based in the South of the UK. This is my space on the internet to share snippets from my day-to-day life, along with things I’ve learnt along the way. My aim is to raise awareness for EDS, Ulcerative Colitis, Autism and Arthritis.

Welcome Readers,

MY NAME IS IMALI

I’m a proud Wife, Founder and Stoma owner, based in the South of the UK. This is my space on the internet to share snippets from my day-to-day life, along with things I’ve learnt along the way. My aim is to raise awareness for EDS, Ulcerative Colitis, Autism and Arthritis.

Winter Gardens Carpark – Bournemouth: An Accessibility Nightmare!

Fighting for Care: When the NHS Fails Disabled Patients

No colon, still rollin’ – My new wheels – Sunrise Medical Quickie Carbon Q50R

  • I’ve become a press-on nail girlie somehow ✨ Turns out, with the right glue and preparation they can actually last 2+ weeks and take less time to apply than finding and getting to a wheelchair accessible nail salon near me šŸ‘€VD: A white womans right hand up against the light with various rings. The background is a building in London. The nails have a checkered print and stars in pastel colours.(Hashtags)
#DisabilityHack #PressOns #AccessibleBeauty
    3 hours ago
  • Ad/PR Welcome to Exbury Gardens - a treasure hiding in the heart of the countryside. With absolutely stunning views and so much to do, this made for a great day out.More about the accessible trampers coming soon! Follow them at @exburygardensVD: A white woman riding on a red tramper, exploring Exbury gardens and talking you through what’s available there on a day trip.(Hashtags)
#ExburyGardens #DayTrip #VisitExburyAD/PR gifted tickets
    12 hours ago
  • Happy World IBD day - Come with me to a concert as someone with a stoma bag.(Hashtags)
#IBDDay #CrohnsColitis #UlcerativeColitis
    1 day ago
  • Such a happy snap with @lifeofpippa taken at Naidex. Pippa is always a delight to bump into and have a natter with. Hopefully we'll get to do it again soon šŸ˜VD: Two white women, with brown wavy/curly hair, taking a selfie. They're both smiling at the camera. The woman on the left is wearing a pink mask, while the one on the right has pink glasses.
    1 week ago
  • I've been keeping a huge secret - I am now a Coloplast Ambassador!
This is a major *pinch me* moment that feels so surreal.When I was in hospital, wondering what life would look like with my new stoma bags, I never imagined I’d one day be sitting in Coloplast’s offices, giving real-life feedback on the future of stoma care. I’m so excited to use my lived experience, alongside everything you share with me, to help improve life for new ostomates and their families.Watch this space!VD:
Image 1) Imali smiling at the camera, wearing a pink blazer, holding a file which reads 'Ambassador programme'. She is standing next to a cut-out of a Lego friends figure, who also has a stoma bag.Imali 2) Taken a second after image 1, this time with Imali's abdomen on show, with her black stoma bag visible.
    2 weeks ago
  • It’s time to unbox some happy mail from @charmed.sense.accessories - this one is dreamy šŸ˜Decorate your own hearing aids, browse the Charmed Sense Accessories shop on Etsy.Ad -  Gifted items (but I genuinely do use them all the time!)VD: A white woman with brown curled hair in an updo, wearing a stripey top. She is sitting in a bedroom space, where you can see various decorations, such as hanging wisteria and ivy.(Hashtags)
#HearingAidAccessories #DisabledFashion #HearingAccessories
    2 weeks ago
  • I went to Disney (Well, the Disney Mundo Exhibit)!A magical couple of hours spent adventuring around some of the most-loved Pixar sets, pretending I was a toy in my favourite parts of all the films. I have an album jam packed full of photos and plenty more to share.For anyone wondering, accessibility was really good throughout (with disabled toilets near the main entrance), but it is crowded so I'd recommend not being in a hurry. I found it best to remain near the rear of the group so that I had room to see each set.VD:
Image 1)  A white woman, with brown hair in bubble braids sitting crossed legged in her wheelchair, smiling. She is wearing a white dress, with a black spots and a lilac cardigan. She is sitting in front of the entrance to the Mundo Pixar Experience with the Pixar lamp to the left of her.Image 2) Imali, a white woman with brown hair in bubble braids, sitting in a wheelchair. She is wearing a lilac colour cardigan with a white and black polka dot dress. Above her is a Disney + logo, with the tagline 'A lifetime of great stories'. She has her hands in the air.Image 3) Imali (still wearing the same outfit!) wearing purple Mickey ears, sitting in one of the sets in the exhibit with Woody from Toy Story.
    3 weeks ago

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My Motability Car

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