Personal Stories

Karen Liberman

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Photo by Barry Shainbaum.

You see, for me, hope, healing and recovery are not individual attainments or life states. Like the best meal or song or spectacular view, these are most profoundly felt when shared with others. I will forever thank MOOD DISORDERS ASSOCIATION for allowing me to share this finest of all gifts.

On Tuesday morning August 27 1997, I awoke at 10:37 am on the psychiatric ward in Sunnybrook Hospital and I was well. After fifteen years of indescribable emotional, cognitive, and physical pain, I was well. After six psychiatrists, seventeen hospital stays, twenty-seven different medications, twenty-four electro-convulsive therapy treatments, countless amounts of psycho-therapy, I was well. Having experienced spontaneous remission after one dose of a new medication (that I would continue with for the next twelve years), I was well.

Laughing Like Crazy Comedy Troupe Available for Bookings

Submitted by Anonymous on August 16, 2011 - 3:00pm

Looking for unique entertainment for your AGM, event or meeting? Check out the Laughing Like Crazy comedy troupe!

The troupe is made up of graduates from the 16-week Laughing Like Crazy program at the Mood Disorders Association of Ontario. Participants learn to use stand up comedy as part of their recovery journey. Performances empower comics and audience members alike, helping to break down isolation, build self-esteem and challenge stigma.

Download the flyer to find out how you can book the Laughing Like Crazy comedy troupe for your next event: llc_flyer_bookings.pdf