Fourth Thursday of Month (FMM) - Peer-Led Support Topic Meeting

Our topic this month is: "Creating a Connected Life"

We know that a connected life is a critical part of rebuilding our lives--providing a network of support, understanding, and valuable friendships.

We will start these meetings with an introduction about the three "circles of connection." These circles are not fixed or mutually exclusive. People move in and out of them at different times, depending on a variety of circumstances. And they all play a vital role in our social health.

The Inner Circle, representing our strongest bonds, our confidantes,

The Middle Circle, representing our more casual friends,

The Outer Circle, representing our acquaintances.

This is an essential, not-to-be-missed topic for our community. We know first-hand how our rebuilding journeys are enhanced by caring social connection.

This connectedness enables us to think about the future and move forward. We really hope you join us this month as we discuss our current connections, the need for new connections, and how we can create a satisfying connected life.

Our Topic Committee volunteers suggest reading the following:

Are you Just "Collecting Friends" or Building Relationships?

The Importance of Friends by Abigail Brenner MD i Psychology Today

Friendships: Enrich Your Life and Improve Your Health from MAYO CLINIC

In preparation for these meetings, click here to watch Dawn's video.

Co-Leaders:  Pat & Leslie

Pat Osman zooming in from Windsor, Colorado

About me:  I am a military mom and a former public school middle & high school teacher. Now full-time volunteer staff at the W Connection including: Online Topic Facilitator, W Chat Host, First Connect Leader, Training and Topic Development. I left the Philly area three years ago for a life with family in Colorado.

Interests: Hiking in the Rockies, snowshoeing, gardening, reading, music, theater.

Works well with: Working moms, empty nesters, people with a passion for outdoors.

Year of Loss: 2014

Leslie Goldman zooming in from South Orange, NJ

About me: I am an artist and a musician, a mom, and a good friend. I practice gratitude and enjoying all the new opportunities for growth I'm experiencing now.  

Interests: Painting, singing, writing, and performing music, entertaining, cooking.

Works well with: Working moms, moms with young children, creative and passionate women.

Year of Loss: 2012 when my children were 10 and 12 years old