Fourth Thursday 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: 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
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