I thought: Well, what better way to connect with people than social media.
I feared this could go wrong, and I could just get a lot ofabuse,he said.
Because the subject matter I am talking about is quite taboo.
So I thought, Im just gonna do it and see what happens.
Its been so touching, to be honest,he said.
Ive had video calls from little boys and girls with the same sort of congenital disability,he recalled.
And its just been adorable.
It wasmore about his muscles being unable to contract properly.
It creates a channel from the outside of the abdomen to the colon, where a valve prevents leakage.
Ive learned to handle them and cope in most situations.
However, Ill admit, it does take a toll on me,mental health-wise,he said.
If youve ever felt like this, for any reason.
Thank you so much for your videos, one viewer wrote.
My 5-year-old son was also born with an imperforate anus.
He just got his Malone procedure done,another shared.
Showing him your videos and seeing his face light up while watching is priceless.
Thank you for sharing and letting him see he is not alone in this journey!
Thank you so much for sharing these and your unapologetic vulnerability.
Huge respect!
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