First Monday of Month (FMM) - Peer-Led Support Topic Meeting - October
Description
Our topic this month is: "Continuing Bonds: Finding our New Self-Balance"
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GEM VOLUNTEER, Aliza Marlin finding her Self-Balance. |
Our goal for our peer-led support topic meeting is for everyone to find their own unique Self-Balance. We hear so often that widows simply want their lives to return to what they once were with their partners. The challenge lies in keeping our beautiful memories PRESENT while courageously exploring NEW POSSIBILITES. This month, we explore how we find the strength and courage to rebuild, recreate, and reimagine without our loved ones’ physical presence. And how do we keep these bonds present as we hope to create new and promising possibilities for our futures? |
The Topic committee suggests listening to Dawn's Video Here:
The Topic committee suggests reading these articles:
16 Tips for Continuing Bonds with People We've Lost
Continuing Bonds: Shifting the Grief Paradigm
Assimilation and Integration of Grief
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
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