Peer-Led Support Topic Meeting (Held the Fourth Thursday of Month) - March

Peer Led Support Topic Meetings

Join fellow widows in a safe, supportive space to explore a monthly theme together. Led by peers who understand the journey, these meetings offer connection, shared wisdom, and practical tools for healing and growth.  Whether you're newly widowed or years into your path, this is a place to feel seen, heard, and supported.

Our topic this month is: "Self-Compassion:  Treating Ourselves with Kindness, Support, and Awareness"

I am Worth It!

In our March peer-led topic meeting, we'll explore how nurturing ourselves --gently, intentionally, and without judgement --can help us move forward. Drawing on the work of Dr. Kristin Neff, a leading psychologist and author in the field, we define self‑compassion as treating ourselves with kindness, support, and awareness of what we need.

Together, we'll deepen our awareness of what we need and practice what it means to feel, hear, and say: "I am worth it."

The Topic committee suggests reading these articles:

• What is Self-Compassion?
• Thanks For The Offer But I Don't Know What I Need
• Nurturing Yourself When You’re Grieving

The Topic committee suggests subscribing to our YouTube channel & listening to Dawn's Video. Just click this link, Watch & Subscribe

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