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

Our topic this month is:  "Taking Steps Towards Healing Our Loneliness"

We tackle an important topic in this month's Peer Led Support Meetings. How do we heal our loneliness?

We believe that the answer lies in creating a more connected life.  What exactly does that mean?

We return to Dr. Vivek Murthy, the author of "Together: The Healing Power of Human Connection in a Sometimes Lonely World.".  In this book, here's what he says: 

 “Creating a connected life begins with the decisions we make in our day-to-day lives. Do we choose to make time for people? Do we show up as our true selves? Do we seek out others with kindness...? This work requires courage – the courage to be vulnerable, to take a chance on others, to believe in ourselves.”

We hope you find the time to join us for this important and revealing conversation.

Co-Leaders:  Gaby & Nana & Terri

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.

Terri Herring zooming in from Bucks County, PA

About me:  I'm a summer camp director (2nd career).  My first career was in the retail women's apparel business. I have three grown children & two young grandkids. I have a black Lab and just downsized my house. 

Interests: the arts: painting & ceramics, gardening, walking and I’m trying to learn Spanish

Works well with: empty nesters and working moms.

Year of Loss: 2018