You don’t have to
face it alone.
Living with bladder or bowel control challenges?
Find understanding, shared experiences, and a little more confidence in a community that gets it.
Our Core Purpose
Connect
Meet others who understand what you're going through. Reduce the isolation of managing symptoms on your own.
Learn
Share practical tips, useful resources, and real-life experiences for daily living, work routines, and travel.
Share
A judgment-free place to talk openly and honestly. No euphemisms required, and listening is always welcome.
Feel Empowered
Gain support, encouragement, and hope for the future from adults who navigate similar paths with dignity.
Once-a-Month Meetings
Join us for open discussion, occasional guest speakers, useful resources, and a supportive community that gets it.
Confidential Location Notice
Meetings are held in Central Kentucky. Exact meeting details, venue address, and parking instructions are provided privately to registered participants to protect attendee confidentiality.
Schedule & Pace
Monthly weekday evening gatherings. Timed to allow easy post-work transit, with relaxed scheduling and no rushed transitions.
Circle Structure
Casual peer circle with voluntary check-ins, curated topical discussion (e.g., travel strategies, product reviews), and a lending library.
Venue Comfort
Private meeting spaces with dedicated nearby restrooms, level ground-floor wheelchair accessibility, and quiet, uncrowded parking.
“You do not need to share your story to attend. Listening is always okay.”
You belong here.
We welcome adults of all backgrounds dealing with bladder or bowel control challenges.
Urinary Leakage
Leaks when coughing, laughing, exercising, or during everyday activities.
Urgency & Overactive Bladder
Sudden urges, frequent bathroom trips, or difficulty making it in time.
Bowel Control Challenges
Bowel leakage, urgency, or difficulty with control.
Nighttime Challenges
Frequent overnight bathroom trips, bedwetting, or disrupted sleep.
After Surgery or Treatment
Bladder or bowel changes following surgery or other medical treatment.
Pregnancy & Postpartum Changes
New or ongoing challenges during pregnancy or after childbirth.
Long-Term Health Conditions
Bladder or bowel challenges associated with an ongoing health condition.
Your Experience Belongs Here
Don’t see your situation listed? You’re welcome, with or without a diagnosis.
What happens here stays private.
CKISG is structured from the ground up to protect your peace of mind and personal boundaries.
Private Attendance
Attendance is completely private — no public check-ins, name tags required, or public announcements.
Zero Contact Sharing
Contact information is never shared with other attendees, external organizations, or third parties.
Complete Circle Confidentiality
Personal stories, health details, and struggles shared by members stay within the room, always.
First Names or Nicknames
First names, initials, or pseudonyms are completely sufficient — use whatever makes you comfortable.
Strictly No Recordings
Strictly no photography, video, or audio recording is permitted at any meeting or group space.
Zero Pressure to Speak
You are warmly welcomed to sit, listen, and observe quietly without feeling prompted to speak.
Important Clarification: CKISG provides peer support and general educational information and does not provide medical care. Participation by a healthcare professional does not establish a provider-patient relationship, and information shared during CKISG activities should not be considered individualized medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Please consult your own healthcare provider regarding your individual medical needs.
Your first meeting doesn’t have to be awkward.
Taking the first step can feel intimidating. Here is exactly how simple and pressure-free the process is:
Reach Out Privately
Request meeting information through our simple, non-invasive contact form. No medical history required.
Receive the Details
An organizer will send the upcoming date, time, and private venue address directly to your preferred contact method.
Come As You Are
Arrive at your own pace. Dress comfortably. There is zero pressure to introduce yourself or explain anything.
Participate Your Way
Listen, ask practical questions, exchange strategies, or just sit quietly with people who genuinely understand.
Incontinence is common.
Talking about it should be, too.
People often spend years managing bladder or bowel control issues quietly, assuming they are the only ones. CKISG exists to create a place where the subject can be discussed plainly, respectfully, and without embarrassment.
Central Kentucky's dedicated peer-led support initiative for bladder and bowel health.
Why CKISG exists.
Bladder and bowel control challenges affect tens of millions of adults across the country, yet societal stigma often forces individuals to manage in silence, isolation, and quiet distress. CKISG was founded in Central Kentucky to replace isolation with genuine connection, dignity, and shared practical knowledge.
Whether you are navigating new post-surgical changes, managing a long-term chronic condition, or seeking reliable strategies for work, travel, and social comfort, you have an open seat at our table.
Frequently Asked Questions
Everything you might want to know before reaching out or attending your first gathering.
Your first step can be a small one
A conversation can make all the difference.
Have a question? Curious about a meeting? Let’s talk.
Get in touch