Peer-Led Support Topic Meeting (Held the First Monday of Month) - May

Peer Led Support Topic Meeting

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:  Carol & Shelley

Carol Elizondo: Zooming in from Concord, CA
About Me: I think kindness, compassion and positivity is so important.  Instead of finding the glass half full or half empty, I find the glass refillable.  I have 2 Daughters, 2 Fantastic sons in law and 2 grandchildren.  
Interests: Reading and Walking, which morphed into walking with my headphones on while listening to books ever since COVID started—what a delightful coping strategy for me! 
Works well with:  empty nesters and widows who want to learn and grow and move forward with purpose.
Year of loss: 2018

Shelley Levy: Zooming in from Tenafly, NJ
About Me:  I am a proud mom of 3 and grandmom of 2. I have worked with individuals with disabilities for my entire professional career. I am grateful and humbled to work with these amazing individuals. Needless to say, I am all about equity, access and inclusion.
Interests: Reading, music, museums, travelling – and I am learning to like exercising too!
Works well with: Working moms, Empty Nesters, And women who want to grow and learn   
Year of loss: 2018