Welcome to the blog space of the Looking Glass community, where we post our own and others’ reflections and perspectives on eating disorder issues, programs and resources, journeys of recovery, and community news and events.
Join 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...
DetailsOne of The Looking Glass Foundation for Eating Disorders' Founding Members, Dolores, shares part three of her family's story as her daughter battled with an eating disorder. They say the darkest moments come before the dawn, and it rings true in this story of her family's courageous pursuit of hope...
DetailsWith the support of our generous donors The Looking Glass Foundation is pleased to award 4 annual scholarships to students who have received or are currently receiving treatment for an eating disorder and are now ready to reconnect with their academic pursuits...
DetailsLast week we introduced you to Dolores - one of Looking Glass Foundation’s Founders. In a great blog post last week, she began her family's story: My Side of the Looking Glass. This week, Dolores explains a bit more about how her daughter, Denise, found herself fighting for her life at a young age in a battle against an eating disorder...
DetailsDolores is one of Looking Glass Foundation's Founders. She and her family have been on an extraordinary journey. In the next five weeks, Dolores has generously chosen to share that story with our community so that you can understand more about where we come from and why we started. This week, Dolores starts at the very beginning...
DetailsMy name is Sarah and I have been involved with the Looking Glass Foundation since August of 2004 when I was invited to go to the organization's first ever summer camp as a camper. I was excited at the opportunity to attend and to have a week of freedom from my eating disorder...
DetailsSurvival – it’s the most basic instinct of every living creature on the planet and humans are no exception. Our bodies, immensely complex systems that they are, have an amazing capacity to condition, adapt, and sustain themselves through even the most extraordinary circumstances...
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