First Monday of Month (FMM) - Peer-Led Support Topic Meeting - June

Our topic this month is:  "The Journey of a Widow at The W Connection"

We know that widowhood is hard work.  We also know that there is no playbook for widows and each widow moves through this journey in her own way by her own timeline. 

When you join this meeting, look around our virtual room at this extraordinary group of women of all ages, all backgrounds, and all walks of life who made the choice to show up.  Look at what connects you to each other.  We are all navigating widowhood uniquely, but together.  

Be proud of the choice you made to join The W Connection, to step into the meeting, to connect with other women as you move forward on this journey.  These are all STEPS on your journey that you are courageoulsy taking to Move Forward.

For this topic, we will discuss the material in the meeting and  you can listen to Dawn's Video on the topic, here

Co-Leaders:  Carol & Shelley

Carol Elizondo: Zooming in from Concord, CA
About Me: I think kindness, compassion and positivity is so important.  Instead of finding the glass half full or half empty, I find the glass refillable.  I have 2 Daughters, 2 Fantastic sons in law and 2 grandchildren.  
Interests: Reading and Walking, which morphed into walking with my headphones on while listening to books ever since COVID started—what a delightful coping strategy for me! 
Works well with:  empty nesters and widows who want to learn and grow and move forward with purpose.
Year of loss: 2018

Shelley Levy: Zooming in from Tenafly, NJ
About Me:  I am a proud mom of 3 and grandmom of 2. I have worked with individuals with disabilities for my entire professional career. I am grateful and humbled to work with these amazing individuals. Needless to say, I am all about equity, access and inclusion.
Interests: Reading, music, museums, travelling – and I am learning to like exercising too!
Works well with: Working moms, Empty Nesters, And women who want to grow and learn   
Year of loss: 2018