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.
"These small, gradual steps brought forward my inner Healthy Self and gave it a taste of being in control in a way that didn’t cause too much resistance or a desire to give up. These repeated small steps gave me the desire to set bigger goals, until my goal finally became, “I want to be fully recovered.”"
DetailsWe sat down with LGF's very own ED therapist, Kaela Scott, to answer some common questions about our wonderful peer support program, Hand in Hand. Kaela spearheaded this program two and a half years ago, and since then, has facilitated over a hundred matches between inspiring participants and amazing volunteers.
Details"That space between my obsession with thinness and my confusion regarding others’ obsession with thinness allowed me to understand that there is another way to perceive the world. There is another way to live inside your body. Much like learning to eat intuitively and to destroy all the food moralizations I’ve built over the years, I’ve been learning to come back inside an intuitive relationship with my body and to destroy the body moralizations I’ve built over the years."
DetailsUnderstanding your relationship with money is important; not only because it is one you will have for the rest of your life, but also because it can move you closer towards living a recovered and fulfilling life.
DetailsToo often I think about eating disorders in the negative: how many people are still suffering, how much work still needs to be done. But I was thinking, the other day, about how much has changed since I had my eating disorder, years ago. How much progress has been made.
DetailsOur Volunteer & Program Manager, Katalina, shares some great pieces of advice that helped her and her husband stay focused, present, and happy as they planned their big day.
DetailsThe conversation with the university counsellor at my very first counselling session is now a distant blur because it was almost 8 years ago, but I do remember it being full of tears, emotions, difficult moments and ultimately relief, like a weight had lifted off my shoulders. It was the beginning of a journey that was leading me to a much healthier and happier place. Read on for 4 reasons why walking into the counselling office on that warm April day was one of the best decisions I ever made.
DetailsPlease join us in welcoming Susan Climie to the Looking Glass Foundation community! Susan comes to her new role as Executive Director with over 15 years of non-profit and leadership experience. We are so excited to have her as part of our dedicated LGF team.
DetailsBurnout is what happens when we burn the candle at both ends and the stress from doing so physically, mentally and emotionally exhausts us. It has an impact on our overall wellbeing and makes typical engagements feel arduous and unfulfilling. During the summer months, it is not uncommon for people to overschedule themselves in ways that can leave them feeling depleted and that can make focusing and working on recovery really difficult. Here are some ideas on how to avoid summer burnout.
DetailsLGF community member, Jenna, reflects on lessons learned and strengths gained in the 6 years that have past since stepping into Woodstone Residence (now Looking Glass Residence) and how far she has come in her recovery journey. "I learned that choosing recovery is enough. But I have to choose it all the time. I need to choose it in times of strength so that when challenges arise I have already committed to recovery."
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