We want to celebrate YOU!!!

Whether you’re new to, currently involved in, or volunteering to support someone through the ED recovery journey – we can get there together! Recovering Lives is a celebration of our journeys so far; a day of exploration, candid sharing, and discovery. Above all, it’s a chance for you to engage and connect with the LGF community.

This is not a day of lectures or stiff formalities – it’s a time for us to acknowledge the courage of our community members, appreciate our volunteers, listen to your thoughts about Looking Glass programs, and support and encourage one another in the ongoing recovery journey.

Arrive by 10:15 am for a chance to win 1 of 3 amazing Door Prizes! Details on site – each prize is valued at +$100. You must be present at the time of the draw to win!

Admission is FREE – but everyone is asked to bring something to this celebration! Registration is easy – simply sign up below for one of five contributions:

On-Stage Sharing

We encourage the courageous and outgoing among us to sing a song, perform a spoken word piece, dance, or speak from the heart about your recovery experience! From moving and heartfelt to outright comical, the entire day will be punctuated with short performances from the stage.

Art Gallery

For our visually creative types, we invite you to bring a piece of visual art to feature at our onsite mini-gallery. Be it photography, sculpture, painting, mixed media, sketch, or textile, we would love to showcase your work around the themes of ED recovery, self, and wellbeing!

Photo Booth Props

Want to help liven up our DIY photo booth with some expressive slogans or prop items? We are planning to capture and highlight the day with (optional) group shots, signs with recovery messages, and other creative expressions!

Finger Food

Do you like to cook, bake, or shop? We’d love you to bring your favourite food or dessert to share. Looking Glass will cater a lunch, but all guests will get to enjoy a variety of sweet or savoury finger foods throughout the day thanks to your thoughtful contribution!

Quiet Reflection

For those who prefer to be behind the scenes, we’d really appreciate a thoughtful written response to one of our 3 event questions. We’ll use it – anonymously, if you prefer – to launch some discussion at our facilitated Dialogue Roundtables. Feel free to explore just one question, or take a shot at all three! Responses to each question should be approximately 250 words.

1. 1. 1. 1. Where do I draw strength / power / pride in my recovery?
         2. Where do I find hope in my recovery?
         3. How do I build healthy connections in my community?

Let’s Take This Conversation Social! Help us to create some buzz and get the ideas sparking by joining in our pre-event social media campaign! Post a photo of yourself (face is optional) holding your brief response to the following question:

What do you wish other people understood about your recovery, your ED, or YOU?

Join the conversation on Twitter, Instagram, or Facebook using the hashtag #recoveringlives – and don't forget to tag the Looking Glass Foundation!

Please note that this event is not open to the public – we are creating an intimate and confidential space for the Looking Glass recovery community only. Past and present program participants, volunteers, and those who are considering reaching out to us for support are welcome to attend. We hope to see you there!