Peer-Led Support Topic Meeting (Third Wednesday of Month) - May

Peer Led Support Topic Meetings

Our topic this month is: "Moving Forward - Letting Go"

This month, we explore "the Concept of "Letting Go". At the W Connection, we believe that "Letting Go" is a foundational component for moving forward and rebuilding our lives.

• "Letting Go" is NOT about forgetting.
• "Letting Go" is NOT about getting over it because it is NOT an illness.

"Letting Go" IS about adapting and accepting so that we can embrace the life that is waiting for us.

 

Our Topic Committee suggest listening to Dawn's Video

 

Our Topic Committee suggest reading these articles.

• • Grief and Fear of Letting Go
  • Getting Through Grief and Letting Go
  • What does it mean to ‘let go?’

 

Co-Leaders:  Mary, Ilene & Michelle

Mary Smith zooming in from Rockville Center, NY

About me: I am a lifelong learner -- a perfect match as an educator and former corporate mainstay.  As an active member of my local community, you can find me volunteering as a literacy coach, working with English language learners, keeping up to date on current events, or attending art lectures.  Or you might find me at a favorite rock concert singing the night away.

Interests: music, traveling, socializing, volunteering

Works well with: retired career widows, widows with grown children, and  caregivers 

Ilene Frisher zooming in from Bayville, NY

About me:  I have 2 grandchildren that fill my heart with joy! I am also a retired Registered Dietitian and Diabetes Educator, active volunteer for The W connection and MJHS hospice. I’ve been blessed with a wonderful family and wonderful friends, some of whom I met through the W connection.

Interests: Travel, theater, golf, kayaking and I recently entered into a new loving relationship.
 

Works well with: widows hoping to create new lives, new friendships, and new relationships.

Year of Loss: 2014