W Connection was created by widows, for widows—women who understand, from lived experience, the need to rebuild our lives, steady support, and genuine understanding as we learn how to move forward.
Our widow support programs are created understanding that there is no timeline for a widow, but there is a journey. You choose the program(s) that feels right for where you are on your journey.
Peer‑Led Support TOPIC Meetings offer a safe, confidential space for widows seeking compassionate, widow‑to‑widow support. Each meeting focuses on a specific topic designed to help you navigate the challenges of widowhood and discover effective strategies for rebuilding your life. This makes these meetings especially valuable for anyone searching for widow support groups, grief support for widows, or peer‑led grief meetings.
These support group meetings guide you through essential parts of the healing journey—overcoming loneliness, processing grief, anger, and guilt, identifying and using your character strengths, building resilience, rediscovering your identity, and embracing post‑traumatic growth.
🌿March: Self-Compassion: Treating Ourselves with Kindness, Support, and Awareness” 🌿This month, we’re focusing on self‑compassion—the practice of nurturing ourselves with kindness, support, and awareness. Inspired by the work of Dr. Kristin Neff, our March peer‑led meeting will explore how gentle, intentional self‑care can help us move forward and truly believe: I am worth it.
💪 April: Discovering and Leveraging our Character Strengths 💪 Research shows that each of us possesses 24 unique strengths, and understanding them can help us navigate challenges, pursue goals, and find greater personal and professional fulfillment. In this month’s Topic Meetings, our facilitators will introduce this research and guide you in uncovering your own strengths and exploring how to put them to work in your life.
Peer-led topic meetings are held weekly, with one meeting each month specifically geared to Young Widows.
Peer-Led Support Topic Meetings are part of your membership, there is no additional charge.
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W Chat is geared for members who are further along on their journey. They are ready to choose new ideas, move to the next step in their journey, and define themselves as more than a widow. This is for members who feel more ready to Reinvent, Reimagine their futures, and find Joy.
Led by trained widowed facilitators, each W Chat builds on a monthly theme and offers thoughtful guidance, shared wisdom, and supportive conversation.
🍵March: What fills your Cup 🍵 In our W Chat meetings, we’ll continue our conversation on Self-Compassion by asking: “How do you understand and meet your own needs?” Building this awareness begins with noticing what genuinely nourishes your body and soul –what fills your cup.
💪April: Own Your Strengths 💪 We’re inviting members to truly lean into the theme by joining both our peer‑led Topic Meetings and W Chat. It’s a chance to begin the journey together—learning about your unique character strengths and how they support you.
In W Chat, we’ll take that work further by exploring how those same strengths can help you:
It’s a powerful opportunity to recognize what’s already within you—and to practice using those strengths with intention.
W Chats take place on the third Tuesday of every month at 8:00 PM ET / 5:00 PM PT.
W Chat is part of your membership, there is no additional charge.
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Our Wellness Webinars and Workshops are designed to meet the unique health and wellness needs of widows. Each webinar is led by trusted experts, while our workshops highlight the healing strategies practiced and shared by our own members. Past topics include Your Brain on Grief, Mindfulness, Yoga & Strength, Physical Health & the Widow, and Financial Strategies for Widows—all focused on supporting widows through every stage of healing.
We are proud to welcome Benny Vaughn on March 24 @ 8:00pm for our webinar: Notice What You Are Noticing – the Strength of Awareness in a Grief Journey
With more than 50 years of experience, Benny Vaughn is a leader in human performance, resilience, and mind–body integration. A Licensed Massage Therapist, Board‑Certified Sports Medicine Professional, and Mind‑Body Coach, he has supported Olympic and professional athletes at the highest levels, including serving as a Physiotherapist and Life Coach at six Olympic Games.
Benny also brings deep expertise in helping individuals navigate profound personal adversity, including the identity‑shifting grief that follows the loss of a spouse or partner. His mind–body approach and understanding of the autonomic nervous system offer widows a structured, action‑oriented path to emotional regulation, stability, and sustainable healing.
A respected teacher, author, and speaker—and a Brave Thinking Institute Certified Life Mastery Consultant—Benny is dedicated to helping people clarify their purpose and create meaningful, fulfilling lives.
This webinar will focus on:
• Attuning the nervous system
• Finding purpose in seasons of loss
• Identifying clear action steps for moving forward
Wellness Webinars are part of your membership, there is no additional charge.
Not a W Connection member, but want to attend this webinar? We are offering this webinar to non-members for a suggested donation of $25.00. Click below to attend. Each $25 donation gives you a raffle for 1 free consultation.
Widowhood is a journey that you do not need to do alone. Every member of the W Connection has lost their life-partner and knows how difficult this journey is.
You will become part of a community of extraordinary, courageous women of all ages, all backgrounds, and all walks of life, who are navigating widowhood uniquely, but together.
If you are not a member,
We are sorry for your loss, but glad you found us.
The W Connection is a peer-led organization created to support widows through every phase of grief. We provide emotional support, helpful resources, and a community where women can heal together.
Our widow support groups and in-person meetups are welcoming spaces to share experiences, build meaningful friendships, and find comfort in knowing you’re not alone on this journey. We offer programs for widows of all ages and experiences, including recently widowed support groups and more.
To hear more about The Journey of a W Connection Member, click here.
Joining The W Connection is easy. Once you’ve signed up, a member from our FIRST CONNECT team will personally welcome you and help you get started with our widow groups and other programs.
We offer a wide range of weekly programs, including Peer-Led Support Topic Meetings, W Chats, Wellness Webinars & Workshops, and the W Book Club. These widow support groups offered online provide strategies to help widows rebuild their lives, along with the emotional support of a shared community. W Clubs are offered in-person.
Our online grief support groups for widows are led by trained members of our community who are widows themselves. These peer leaders guide discussions in a supportive environment, helping participants explore topics like loneliness, resilience, and rediscovering purpose after loss.
Non-members are welcome to attend select events, including some wellness webinars, with a suggested donation. We encourage visitors to join as members to gain full access to all our support groups for widows and other offerings.
Yes, we offer monthly young widow support groups. This program provides a space where younger widows can connect with others in similar situations and discuss the unique challenges they face.
Our webinars cover topics like mindfulness, financial planning, and physical health. Experts are invited to share insights on wellness, offering widows the tools they need to care for themselves during and after grief.
These are all member benefits. As a member, you will be given your own unique id for access to our member portal and member calendar of events. Meetings take place every weeks.
Your first widow group meeting will be a welcoming and supportive experience. You’ll connect with others who understand the complexities of widowhood. Every session is confidential, offering practical tools to help you manage your grief and move forward with hope. Join today and become part of our outstanding community.
