Sunday March 8th – Join us for a joyful gathering. Topic: “Yes to Life”—the story of a tragic optimist
1110 Hillside Ave.
Speaker: Ana Smith
Music Team: jazz pianist- Attila Fias, song leaders- Cathy and Dick (Directors of Gettin HIgher Choir)
This presentation traces the journey from an impossible adoption decision to the quiet, daily work of surviving a fractured mind. Through writing, the speaker transforms fear and fragmentation into coherence, dignity, and hope. It is a reminder that saying “yes to life” is not a single moment but a lifelong practice of returning to oneself and reclaiming the narrative.
Bio: Ana Smith has been a peer mental health support worker for over 16 years, a Vancouver Film School graduate and accomplished screenwriter. Following a schizophrenia diagnosis in 1998, Ana uses her creative voice to help others find healing through story telling.
Forum: Ana will be in attendance for the forum.
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