Second Tuesday of Month (STM) - Peer-Led Support Topic Meeting

Our topic this month is:  "Exploring Transformation After Loss: 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:  Gaby & Nana

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.