Fourth Thursday of Month (FTM) - 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:  Pat & Leslie

Leslie Goldman zooming in from South Orange, NJ

About me: I am an artist and a musician, a mom, and a good friend. I practice gratitude and enjoying all the new opportunities for growth I'm experiencing now.  

Interests: Painting, singing, writing, and performing music, entertaining, cooking.

Works well with: working moms, moms with young children, creative and passionate women. 
 
Year of Loss: 2012 when my children were 10 and 12 years old

Pat Osman zooming in from Windsor, Colorado

About me:  I am a military mom and a former public school middle & high school teacher. Now full-time volunteer staff at the W Connection including: Online Topic Facilitator, W Chat Host, First Connect Leader, Training and Topic Development. I left the Philly area three years ago for a life with family in Colorado.

Interests: Hiking in the Rockies, snowshoeing, gardening, reading, music, theater.

Works well with: Working moms, empty nesters, people with a passion for outdoors.

Year of Loss: 2014