Young Widows - Peer-Led Support Topic Meeting (First Tuesday of Month) - July
Description
Peer Led Support Topic Meetings
Our topic this month is: "Rediscovering our Identity After Loss"
At The W Connection, we know that many of us feel differently after the death of our partner –a loss of our identity. At our meetings, we will begin to explore the process of Re-Discovering Our Identity.
We start our meeting by reminding ourselves that changes in our identities can occur with any life transition, and we continually evolve throughout our lives. Our identities are a combination of...
- -Sense of Self: Your perception of your characteristics, abilities, and motivations.
- -Personal Values: Your beliefs about what is right and wrong, and your guiding principles.
- -Social Identity: The roles and groups you belong to, and how they influence your sense of self.
- -Individual Identity: Your unique combination of traits, beliefs, and experiences
We end the meeting understanding that "knowing who we are" is essential in creating a new life after loss because....
- -Our story is not over.
- -Our story is always evolving.
- -We can still write the next chapter.
In preparation for these meetings, the Topic committee suggests listening to Dawn's Video.
Co-Leaders: Anjalee & Laura
"Being a GEM volunteer allows me to return and share the kindness, support, and encouragement that other widows may need. I sincerely wish that every widow can find happiness again.".
Anjalee Dave: Zooming in from Queens, NY
About me: I am a mother, physician, widow, wife and a different woman.
Interests: I was a part of W Connection during its infancy, 13 years ago. The organization and women I met, were crucial to my ability to build a new life. This inspiration, sense of community and support has been with me since.
Works well with: Young widows. I was 37 when my husband died of cancer and our son was almost two. The path to creating my present life was challenging but I can proudly say that I am genuinely happy and fulfilled once again.
Year of loss : 2010
"The support of other widows was a lifeline for me when I lost my husband; as a "GEM volunteer, it is my goal to now be a source of hope and encouragement to other widows new on this journey."
Laura Fallon: Zooming in from Souteast Florida
About Me: Registered Nurse in Neonatal Intensive care, but I loved being a stay-at-home mom to two daugters.
Interests: Yoga, boating and even some golf. I recently joined a crossfit gym.
Works well with: Young Widows. I was suddenly widowed 2 months before my 40th birthday.
Year of loss: 2001, when my daughters were 8 and 11 years old.
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