A WOMAN has revealed that her missing bum hole is paying her mortgage.
Holly April, 30, is a content creator who goes under the handle @stomababe on both Instagram and TikTok.
A woman has revealed that her missing bum hole is paying her mortgage[/caption]
The mother has created a community on social media and is even campaigning to make emergency stoma kits available on the high street[/caption]
The influencer and mother, who describes herself as a “Colitis warrior, Charity Ambassador, Newspaper Journalist and Podcast host”, revealed that she used to be mortified talking about life with a stoma bag.
But now, not only is she raising awareness about it, but she’s cashing in too.
In a recent clip shared on social media, Holly, who previously opened up on her horrendous experience at a Taylor Swift concert, explained how making videos online and talking about her life with a stoma is enabling her to pay her mortgage.
She said: “I just saw a creator do this video saying about how a video had paid her mortgage this month.
“And I just wanna say that my missing bum hole is paying my mortgage, well, my portion of the mortgage this month, because last month, you all went crazy for my videos talking about my missing bum hole, and I made quite a bit of money off that.
“So, thank you to everybody for watching me talk about my missing bum hole and sharing and spreading awareness of that.
“It means a lot. So keep watching and keep learning and keep spreading the word, because some of us have no bum holes.”
In another video, Holly revealed the journey she has been on content creation, as she told her fans: “You never regret what you didn’t try.”
Alongside a clip of her posing in a bikini, she shared: “I remember first filming my TikToks with my stoma bag, feeling embarrassed and wondering if people would laugh at me or be mean.
“That was two years ago now. Since then I can honestly say this community has changed my life for the better.
“Sharing the ups and downs for all to see. Connecting with people like me. Inspiring others to live their life authentically.”
Keep spreading the word, because some of us have no bum holes
Holly April
The TikTok clip has clearly impressed many, as it was shared just 14 hours ago, but Holly’s fans flocked to the comments to praise the influencer.
Many praised her ‘positivity’ and hailed her for using her platform to educate.
Your positivity is amazing
TikTok user
One person said: “You are brilliant, beautiful and funny. A great educator.”
Another added: “If it pays, carry on! You got this.”
A third commented: “Your positivity is amazing.”
What are the red flag warning signs of bowel cancer?
IT’S the fourth most common cancer in the UK, the second deadliest – yet bowel cancer can be cured, if you catch it early enough.
While screening is one way of ensuring early diagnosis, there are things everyone can do to reduce their risk of the deadly disease.
Being aware of the signs and symptoms of bowel cancer, spotting any changes and checking with your GP can prove a life-saver.
If you notice any of the signs, don’t be embarrassed and don’t ignore them. Doctors are used to seeing lots of patients with bowel problems.
The five red-flag symptoms of bowel cancer include:
- Bleeding from the back passage, or blood in your poo
- A change in your normal toilet habits – going more frequently for example
- Pain or a lump in your tummy
- Extreme tiredness
- Losing weight
Tumours in the bowel typically bleed, which can cause a shortage of red blood cells, known as anaemia. It can cause tiredness and sometimes breathlessness.
In some cases bowel cancer can block the bowel, this is known as a bowel obstruction.
Other signs include:
- Gripping pains in the abdomen
- Feeling bloated
- Constipation and being unable to pass wind
- Being sick
- Feeling like you need to strain – like doing a number two – but after you’ve been to the loo
While these are all signs to watch out for, experts warn the most serious is noticing blood in your stools.
But, they warn it can prove tricky for doctors to diagnose the disease, because in most cases these symptoms will be a sign of a less serious disease.
Holly is currently campaigning to make emergency stoma kits available on the high street.
To sign her petition, please click here.
Why would you need a stoma bag?
A COLOSTOMY is an operation on the colon – a part of the bowel.
It diverts one end of the colon through an opening in the tummy, known as the stoma.
This means that the person can no longer pass poo.
The poo is instead collected in a stoma bag, which is placed over the opening.
Many people have to undergo a colostomy due to illness.
These can include:
- bowel cancer and other forms of cancer
- ulcerative colitis
- Crohn’s disease
- diverticulitis
A stoma may also be necessary due to genetic disorders, birth abnormalities, after trauma to the abdomen, and following radiotherapy.
