Young Widows - Peer-Led Support Topic Meeting (First Tuesday of Month) - 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: Anjalee, Laura & Michelle
"Being a GEM volunteer allows me to return and share the kindness, support, and encouragement that other widows may need. I sincerely wish that every widow can find happiness again.".
Anjalee Dave: Zooming in from Queens, NY
About me: I am a mother, physician, widow, wife and a different woman.
Interests: I was a part of W Connection during its infancy, 13 years ago. The organization and women I met, were crucial to my ability to build a new life. This inspiration, sense of community and support has been with me since.
Works well with: Young widows. I was 37 when my husband died of cancer and our son was almost two. The path to creating my present life was challenging but I can proudly say that I am genuinely happy and fulfilled once again.
Year of loss : 2010
"The support of other widows was a lifeline for me when I lost my husband; as a "GEM volunteer, it is my goal to now be a source of hope and encouragement to other widows new on this journey."
Laura Fallon: Zooming in from Souteast Florida
About Me: Registered Nurse in Neonatal Intensive care, but I loved being a stay-at-home mom to two daugters.
Interests: Yoga, boating and even some golf. I recently joined a crossfit gym.
Works well with: Young Widows. I was suddenly widowed 2 months before my 40th birthday.
Year of loss: 2001, when my daughters were 8 and 11 years old.
Michelle Las: Zooming in from Weehawken, NJ
About me: I left my NYC legal recruiting career after 17 years to pursue my passion after I lost my husband and became a certified health coach. I try to practice a lifestyle of gratitude, learning, positivity and fulfillment, and glad I found the W Connection to help others get there as well.
Interests: Cooking and creating new recipes, being outdoors, reading, podcasts, fitness, travel, organizing (literally) everything!
Works well with: Young widows, career women trying to rebalance life and move forward, NYC-area members
Year of loss : 2018
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