First Monday of Month (FMM) - Peer-Led Support Topic Meeting

Our topic this month is:  "Exploring Transformation After Loss: Exploring Post Traumatic Growth"

It might seem counter-intuitive that the trauma we experience from losing our partners can be followed by positive change and growth.  And yet, it's true.  

Time and again, we observe our members advance from a struggling widow seeking our help into a widow who wants to empower new members with the wisdom and strength she has gained from our collective community.  

Join us this month as we explore the possibilities of positive change and growth!

Co-Leaders:  Carol & Shelley

Carol Elizondo: Zooming in from Concord, CA
About Me: I think kindness, compassion and positivity is so important.  Instead of finding the glass half full or half empty, I find the glass refillable.  I have 2 Daughters, 2 Fantastic sons in law and 2 grandchildren.  
Interests: Reading and Walking, which morphed into walking with my headphones on while listening to books ever since COVID started—what a delightful coping strategy for me! 
Works well with:  empty nesters and widows who want to learn and grow and move forward with purpose.
Year of loss: 2018

Shelley Levy: Zooming in from Tenafly, NJ
About Me:  I am a proud mom of 3 and grandmom of 2. I have worked with individuals with disabilities for my entire professional career. I am grateful and humbled to work with these amazing individuals. Needless to say, I am all about equity, access and inclusion.
Interests: Reading, music, museums, travelling – and I am learning to like exercising too!
Works well with: Working moms, Empty Nesters, And women who want to grow and learn   
Year of loss: 2018