Second Tuesday of Month (STM) - 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:  Gaby & Nana & Terri

Gabriella Major zooming in from New York, NY

About me: I was born in Hungary. As a teenager, together with my parents, we fled to the US without any knowledge of English and with
only the clothes on our backs. I got married right out of high school, and while raising 4 children I went back to school to get my BA and Master's degree in counseling. Four years after my first husband died, I had a second chance at love.

Interests: Volunteering for things I am passionate about; I am a docent at the Museum of Jewish Heritage, and an active volunteer at the W Connection.
Works well with: Retired career women.

Year of First Loss: 2002

Year of Second Loss: 2012.

Nana Goldberg zooming in from Philadelphia, PA

About me: Retail has been my career ever since high school. I was fortunate to work in my family's Army and Navy store, I. Goldberg, for forty years. I have a young adult son, and a very vocal black cat and a great sense of humor.

Interests: I practice Mindfulness, enjoy watching professional and college sports, exploring new recipes, and learning about interior design.

Works well with: widows with young children, widows with children at home, people who are honest, curious and practice the attitude of gratitude.

Year of Loss: 2007, when my son was 12 years old.

Terri Herring zooming in from Bucks County, PA

About me:  I'm a summer camp director (2nd career).  My first career was in the retail women's apparel business. I have three grown children & two young grandkids. I have a black Lab and just downsized my house. 

Interests: the arts: painting & ceramics, gardening, walking and I’m trying to learn Spanish

Works well with: empty nesters and working moms.

Year of Loss: 2018