Author Archives: recoverynetwork:Toronto

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We believe people can and do recover from "mental illness" - because we are living it. We believe in the power of supporting each other: learning from and with each other. You are welcome to join us..

Acceptance – Alex Jadad

Posted on January 21, 2020 by recoverynetwork:Toronto

“I’be been reflecting a lot” Alax Jadad physician, on how he learned from both his grandfather and father – both physicians… What if…?

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Crisis: Every two hours someone in Canada dies of Opioid Overdose

Posted on January 19, 2020 by recoverynetwork:Toronto

Why do people hear voices? Three in four of all humans will at some point in their lives- often around distressing and overwhelming life events. It might be more informative to ask why do some people NOT hear voices? Hearing … Continue reading →

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The shape of stories- Kurt Vonnegut

Posted on January 15, 2020 by recoverynetwork:Toronto

I shared this with a friend the other day we laughed a lot together. Much wisdom and food for though t in here too. Including: When you share your story, make sure its you who is holding the pen. Kurt … Continue reading →

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Hearing Voices Cafe – Toronto 2020

Posted on January 4, 2020 by recoverynetwork:Toronto

Hearing Voices Cafe Toronto Coffee and That Jazz 72 Howard Park Ave 6pm to 8pm. First Monday of each month – except when its the second monday because of holidays. For those willing to open themselves to listen, willing to … Continue reading →

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Memorial 1000 – Toronto – 12noon Tue Jan 14th 2020

Posted on January 1, 2020 by recoverynetwork:Toronto

At least 10, 000 people will spend tonight and every night without a home in Toronto. Fundamentally there are simply too few homes – for all of us- in Toronto. Toronto has not invested in any substantial way in social … Continue reading →

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Four kinds of Invisibilities – Lewis Gordon

Posted on December 30, 2019 by recoverynetwork:Toronto

Lewis Gordon “This issue of invisibility is a very strange one. A lot of the people who are being called “invisible” have to be first identified, and then be informed or told they are invisible, or a zero so we … Continue reading →

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What’s it like being homeless in Toronto?

Posted on December 17, 2019 by recoverynetwork:Toronto

What’s it Like Being Homeless in Toronto? CBC’s The National Toronto Commentary: Toronto – like many cities and many towns too – is in a housing crises. In Canada’s wealthiest city well over ten thousand people each night rely on … Continue reading →

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