Young Widows - Peer-Led Support Topic Meeting (Third Wednesday of Month) - Nov

🗓️ Update: Peer-Led Topic Meeting for Young Widows

Our monthly Peer-Led Topic Meeting—created with younger widows in mind—now meets on the third Wednesday of each month.

Come Join Us! You decide if this circle feels right for you. We'd be honored to have you join!

Peer Led Support Topic Meetings

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:  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.