Peer-Led Support Topic Meeting (Second Tuesday of Month) - August
Description
Peer Led Support Topic Meetings
Our topic this month is: "The Journey of a Member of The W Connection"
The journey of a member starts when a member first joins,
- Some members feel grief that is overwhelming.
- Some women feel out of place, or uncomfortable.
- Some women feel immediately connected.
- Some members see hope and a path forward.
- Some women simply feel that they “need to be here”.
This month, we invite you to look around the room at the faces of this extraordinary group of courageous women of all ages, all backgrounds, and all walks of life. Look at what connects you. You are all women that made a CHOICE and used your strength to SHOW UP.
If you’re here, it means you’ve chosen to show up --and that alone is a choice and a courageous step forward.
This month we explore this journey and our mountain top idea for all of our members.
In preparation for these meetings, the Topic committee suggests listening to Dawn's Video.
The Topic committee suggests reading these articles:
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
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