Third Wednesday of Month (TWM) - Peer-Led Support Topic Meeting - February

Our topic this month is: "Dealing with Difficult Emotions; Guilt, Anger, Envy, Fear"

“I sat with my anger long enough until she told me her real name was grief.”  ― C.S. Lewis

Negative emotions--such as guilt, anger, envy, and fear--are real and valid. They are reasonable to experience and to voice.

Our February Topic Meetings will focus on how to navigate the difficult emotions we undoubtedly experience as widows. These emotions can be very intense, and are hard to leave behind, but part of our journey is learning how to deal with them and move forward.

We hope you will join us to discuss these difficult emotions--how to be true to yourself but at the same time ensure that they do not restrict our efforts to rebuild our lives.

In preparation for these meetings, our Topic Committee volunteers suggest that you bring paper and pen to the meetings. In addition, they suggest the following articles:

Guilt and Grief

Coping with Anger While Grieving

Coping with Jealousy Towards Other Couples

Our Topic Committee volunteers suggest reading the following article:

Or, you can listen to Dawn's Video on the topic, here

Co-Leaders:  Mary &  Ilene

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