Identity, Not Shame: How NorthShore Helped One Man With Cerebral Palsy Reclaim His Confidence

Living with Cerebral Palsy since birth, I've always tried to be independent and manage difficulties on my own.

My incontinence journey really began in 2006 when I was attending college. I was having accidents in my clothes, and I was so embarrassed that I would end up throwing soiled clothes in the trash and have to spend money to buy new clothes.

It wasn't until a close friend of mine, who could see that I was having difficulties, recommended that I try incontinence products.

Naturally, I was at first apprehensive because I didn't want to feel like I was regressing back to that of a young child and needing to wear diapers and other supportive products.

My friend took it upon herself to order some NorthShore products and have them shipped to my apartment, and even offered to help me apply them properly.

After many tears and final submission, I had my first peaceful night of no accidents or soiled clothing.

I continue to deal with incontinence to this day, and I'm always looking for quality products that help manage the uncomfortable parts of incontinence.

I finally discovered that not even my own family is truly concerned about my incontinence. They know that it is a part of my life and is not going away. Even my seven-year-old niece, who I thought would make a big deal about seeing my incontinence products, sort of brushed it off like it's no big deal.

NorthShore and staff have truly given me my identity back. I don't have to live in shame anymore. I can have the confidence to go about my life, and not let incontinence define me or what my life will become today, tomorrow, or in the future!

 

Thank you for reading our customer stories. NorthShore works to remove the confusion and isolation surrounding incontinence, helping individuals better understand that “incontinence is very common, often treatable, and regardless, very manageable.” — Adam Greenberg, President & Founder of NorthShore We are grateful for the opportunity to share these journeys and provide products that help people live life to the fullest. Learn more about sharing your story through the NorthShore Hero Club. Have a story to share? Submit it below to help others feel less alone.

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