Fourth Thursday of Month (FTM) - 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:  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