Young Widows - Peer-Led Support Topic Meeting (First Tuesday of Month) - HOLIDAY BREAK
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HOLIDAY BREAK
Young Widows - Peer Led Support Topic Meetings
We will see in October at our New Day - 3rd Wednesday of every month
Please join the other peer-led topic meetings this month
Our topic this month is: "Fostering Resilience After Loss"
The American Psychiatric Association defines resilience as the process of successfully adapting to difficult or challenging life experiences by altering behaviors, thoughts, and actions --skills that you can learn.
There’s no playbook for grief. But time and again, we’ve seen our members grow through grief --by building connections, fostering wellness, practicing healthy thinking, taking control, finding purpose or meaning, and seeking support when needed.
To deepen this month’s conversation, the Topic Committee recommends listening to Dawn's Video and reading the following articles:
Co-Leaders: Anjalee, Laura & Michelle
"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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