Young Widows - Peer-Led Support Topic Meeting (First Tuesday of Month) - March

03/04/2025 07:30 PM - 08:30 PM ET

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Peer Led Support Topic Meetings

Our topic this month is: "Self-Compassion: Treating ourselves with Kindness, Support and Awareness"

At The W Connection we know that Self-Compassion is necessary to help us through our journey. We define Self-Compassion with the help of Kristen Neff (Psychologist and Author of several books on Self Compassion) as treating yourself with Kindness, Support and Awareness.

In our March peer-led topic meeting, we will learn how nurturing ourselves and showing kindness toward ourselves will help us move forward.

We will encourage each other to feel, hear, say, “I am worth it”.

 
The Topic committee suggests listening to Dawn's Video.
 
The Topic committee suggests reading these articles:

Grief Feelings - Center for Loss and Transition

The Need for Self-compassion in Grief

Thanks For The Offer But I Don't Know What I Need

 

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.

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