Third Wednesday of Month (TWM) - Peer-Led Support Topic Meeting - JULY
Description
Our topic this month is: "Moving Forward: Taking Steps"
Last month, we explored the concept of "letting go"-- crystallized in this quote: "Holding on is believing there is only a past; letting go is knowing there is a future."
With this understanding, we can begin to move forward. At The W Connection, we purposely use the term Moving Forward instead of Moving On.
Moving Forward means that all our life experiences (including our partners) will impact who we are and the way we grow. Simply, we don't move on from grief. We move forward with it.
When we talk about forward-looking steps, the size of the step does not matter. It's the movement forward that is most important. Some steps feel big, some steps feel small, some feel overwhelming, and some feel surprising doable.
Join us this month as we explore steps that help us Move Forward--steps we have taken, and steps we hope to take soon.
Our Topic Committee volunteers suggest reading the following article:
https://whatsyourgrief.com/growing-around-grief/
Co-Leaders: Mary, Ilene & Michelle
Mary Smith zooming in from Rockville Center, NY
About me: I am a lifelong learner -- a perfect match as an educator and former corporate mainstay. As an active member of my local community, you can find me volunteering as a literacy coach, working with English language learners, keeping up to date on current events, or attending art lectures. Or you might find me at a favorite rock concert singing the night away.
Interests: music, traveling, socializing, volunteering
Works well with: retired career widows, widows with grown children, and caregivers
Ilene Frisher zooming in from Bayville, NY
About me: I have 2 grandchildren that fill my heart with joy! I am also a retired Registered Dietitian and Diabetes Educator, active volunteer for The W connection and MJHS hospice. I’ve been blessed with a wonderful family and wonderful friends, some of whom I met through the W connection.
Interests: Travel, theater, golf, kayaking and I recently entered into a new loving relationship.
Works well with: widows hoping to create new lives, new friendships, and new relationships.
Year of Loss: 2014
Michelle Las: Zooming in from Weehawken, NJ
About me: I left my NYC legal recruiting career after 17 years to pursue my passion after I lost my husband and became a certified health coach. I try to practice a lifestyle of gratitude, learning, positivity and fulfillment, and glad I found the W Connection to help others get there as well.
Interests: Cooking and creating new recipes, being outdoors, reading, podcasts, fitness, travel, organizing (literally) everything!
Works well with: Young widows, career women trying to rebalance life and move forward, NYC-area members
Year of loss : 2018
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