Peer-Led Support Topic Meeting (Fourth Thursday of Month) - November

Peer Led Support Topic Meetings  (DATE CHANGE DUE TO THANKSGIVING HOLIDAY)

Our topic this month is: "Navigating the Holidays, Past and Present"

How Can We Support One Another Through the Holidays?

The holiday season can stir up a mix of emotions—especially for those navigating recent loss. In our November Peer-Led Support Topic Meetings, designed with newer widows in mind, we’ll come together to share challenges, ideas and strategies for "getting through this holiday season".

Together, we’ll explore what helps

--and hold space for what hurts.

The Topic committee suggests reading these articles:

A Practical Plan for Dealing with Grief During the Holidays

64 Tips for Coping with Grief at the Holidays

11 Ways to Survive the Holidays As a Widow

The Topic committee suggests subscribing to our YouTube channel & listening to Dawn's Video. Just click this link, https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AHIsh0-lenA?sub_confirmation=1

Co-Leaders:  Pat & Leslie

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

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