Welcome to the blog space of the Looking Glass community, where we post our own and others’ reflections and perspectives on eating disorder issues, journeys of recovery, and other helpful tips and tools.
Matt’s Story: Finding Strength Together as a Peer Support Volunteer
By: Matt P – Peer Support Volunteer in Hand in Hand Program I’ve witnessed people close to me struggle with eating disorders and find recovery. I feel a deep awe for those that recover, those who are recovering, and those who have taken their first steps in recovery. I am in awe of those who […]
Self-care is often presented as an escape from daily life and its challenges. And sometimes, turning your phone off or having a spa day is a great way to rest and rejuvenate. But at its core, self-care is a sincere commitment to what you value.
When I reflect on my recovery journey with my eating disorder, I’m reminded of the many ups and downs that have brought me to where I am today—a place of healing, self-discovery, and hope. Opening up about my experience feels both daunting and deeply important; I want to share my story in the hope that it […]
"Looking Glass Foundation immediately struck me as a place I wanted to be a part of. The amount of different sources of support provided is incredible, and I truly wish I had had such a wonderful resource during my own recovery journey."
"Finding the capacity to trust yourself in something that you may have felt little control over in the past is all about working on your ability to understand your emotions and coping mechanisms and accepting the unpredictability that comes with embracing change, and the doubts that often accompany it."
At a time when the rate of people being affected by eating disorders continues to rise, I hope to use my personal and professional experience to work with the team to increase awareness about our programs, to continue to deliver exceptional programs and to help more individuals and their families.
"The programs at Looking Glass help break through that sense of isolation and provide services that remind participants that we are not broken, we are not damaged, and that we are not alone."
Looking Glass Foundation respectfully acknowledges that our work takes place on the unceded traditional territories of the xʷməθkʷəy̓əm (Musqueam), Sḵwx̱wú7mesh (Squamish), and səlilwətaɬ (Tsleil-Waututh) Nations.
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