A new blog on recovery has made its foray into the Douglas blogosphere. Entitled Recovery Talks, the overarching theme of this English-language blog is "recovery," a component of mental health to which the Douglas is firmly committed.

Recovery Talks is co-authored by two women with varied backgrounds:

• Linda Lee Ross is a social worker in the Eating Disorders Program.
• For a long time, Carol lived with an eating disorder and therefore has great insight about this episode in her life.

Passionate about mental health issues, all three women firmly believe that recovery is possible and want to deliver a message of hope.

"Every day I am inspired by the strength of spirit I witness," confides Linda Lee Ross in the first blog post. "The people who offer me the great privilege of sharing their experiences lead me to be all the more hopeful. Hope is my oxygen."

Carol lived with an eating disorder for many years: "Recovery allows one to live without emotional entrapment. It makes the path you walk a little brighter and a lot more peaceful; it makes you well-connected and compassionate to everyone."

Recovery Talks is the latest addition to a family of 4 blogs that make up the Douglas blogosphere. Since its creation in 2006, the blogosphere has aimed to demystify mental illness and promote knowledge sharing in mental health.

"The Douglas blogosphere is an important tool to fight stigmatization. These bloggers have a true desire to reach out to the public, open a dialogue with them and listen to what they have to say," said Mimi Israël, MD, PhD, Psychiatrist-in-Chief of the Department of Psychiatry.

We invite you to visit Recovery Talks and leave a comment, question or reflection for Linda Lee or Louise. You can also subscribe to the blog to ensure you receive the latest posts.

Happy sharing!