Peer-Led Support Topic Meeting (Held the Fourth Thursday of Month) - May. DIFFERENT WEEK

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: "Part I: Loneliness in Widowhood:  Naming It, Understand It, Easing It"

Loneliness is one of the most tender and complicated parts of widowhood—and often one of the least talked about.

Loneliness isn’t just missing your partner. It’s the ache of emotional absence, the disruption of familiar rhythms, and the quiet moments that feel too quiet. While many people experience loneliness, in widowhood it can feel deeper and more disorienting.

This month, we’ll explore what loneliness truly is—and what it isn’t. We’ll look at the difference between being alone, feeling lonely, and feeling overwhelmed or untethered in ways that can mimic loneliness. We’ll also begin noticing the small moments when connection or belonging still breaks through.

The Topic committee suggests reading these articles:

• The Unique Loneliness of Grief
• We Need to Understand the Difference Between Isolation and Loneliness

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