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Whenever I share my story as a recovering anorexic - whether it’s in front of a high school class, through my writing, or one-on-one, the question that everyone asks is, “How did you recover?” And that really is THE question, isn’t it?
DetailsAt the height of her eating disorder, every night Amy Pezzente prayed that she wouldn't wake up.
She couldn't bear to face another day and the guaranteed judgmental glances from strangers...
DetailsIn her final blog post, Dolores reflects on where her family's journey through eating disorders has brought them and the inspiration she has drawn from it. Birthed from the ashes of a very challenging period of her life is the Looking Glass Foundation for Eating Disorders and the Woodstone Residence...
DetailsI know many anorexics, bulimics, and other disordered eaters who prefer to keep their experiences tightly under wraps - a book bound, locked, and hidden under the floorboards. And I can understand why - who wants to reopen old wounds or expose what might be perceived as weaknesses? But somehow, I’ve never really felt that way. For the most part, I’ve always been quite open about my life as an anorexic in recovery, from the moment I was first diagnosed. Why? Well, a few reasons come to mind…
DetailsAll of a sudden, my body and food became an obsession. I couldn’t concentrate on anything else.
I thought that if I were thin enough, I would be accepted. I would no longer be ugly. I wouldn’t be alone all the time… I would finally be accepted...
DetailsOne of The Looking Glass Foundation for Eating Disorders’ Founding Members, Dolores, shares part four of her family’s story as her daughter battled with an eating disorder. In this chapter, their family finds their way to the light of a new dawn and, for the first time, senses true hope for Denise's future...
DetailsJoin acclaimed restauranteur, cookbook author and Vancouver legend, Chef John Bishop, as he ventures back to his Irish culinary roots. This carefully crafted tour highlights the very best of culinary experiences ranging from traditional pub fare to gastronomic feasts. True to John’s passion, we will be sourcing locally produced foodstuffs and meeting with local farmers along the way...
DetailsIt's that time of year again - store fonts turn spooky, pumpkins become jack-o-lanterns, and people of all ages slip into disguise. It's thrilling to think that with a few smears of make-up and a clever costume, you can become whoever (or whatever) you want...
DetailsMelissa Quinn, here with her sister Amy, began suffering from disordered eating at the age of 14. At age 18, she nearly died. She speaks about her journey and how the Looking Glass Foundation helped save her life.
Everyone laughs as they apologize, and then the story of Melissa's survival begins...
“This is a family disease,” my father told me solemnly, “so we’ll treat it as a family.”
This was one of the first conversations my parents and I had after they finally confronted me about my eating disorder...
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