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

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: "Advice Exchange"

As widows, we often find ourselves facing tasks, decisions, and challenges we never expected to navigate alone — or that we once handled with our partners. Tonight, we come together as a community to share those experiences, learn from one another, and find comfort in knowing we don’t have to figure everything out by ourselves

The W Connection was founded on the principle of widows helping widows. In our shared stories, we discover solutions, strength, and the healing power of connection. This month, take a moment to think about a challenge you’re facing --something practical, emotional, or simply unfamiliar-- that you’d like to bring to the group for advice.

When we choose to show up, take a risk, speak honestly about what we’re struggling with, we find comfort, perspective, and solutions in one another’s stories.

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