Personal Stories

Jen's Story

Voice artist, broadcaster, and The Pelvic Pod host Jen Bainbridge shares her story as part of our World Continence Week 2026 campaign. Having lived with incontinence challenges for years, Jen hopes to encourage others to start the conversation, seek support, and know that things really can get better.

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Want to share your story? We are always looking for people who are comfortable to share their story with us. If you are interested, please email toni@continence.org.nz.

Emma

An Auckland mum and grandmother, who spent more than two decades trying to live with incontinence, encourages others to get the help they need and to stop missing out on life.

Jenny-May and Kaz

Jenny-May Clarkson and her buddy Kaz sit down with Continence Educator Janet Thackray for a relaxed chat, to share their experiences and find out what's normal and when you should be asking for help.

Rob

Rob is a 32-year-old man who shares his experience with urinary incontinence over the past year, including what he struggled with most and what he found helpful.

Claire

Claire is a 71-year-old woman who shares her experience living with incontinence for decades, and what she did to resolve it.

Emily

A case study for parents and carers based on Emily, a girl with developmental delay, struggling with ongoing issues with soiling and wetting.

Peter

Especially for parents and carers, this case study is based on a real story of how Peter, a boy with autism, was able to overcome chronic constipation.

Ken

Ken is a 70-year-old man who shared his experience with urinary incontinence following his prostate surgery.

Guide

You Are Not Alone: Personal Stories & How to Get Help

Inside this guide, you will find the honest stories of people who have lived with and learned to manage their incontinence, downloadable resources, helpful information, and useful links to help remind you that you are not alone and that help is available.

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