W Connection was created by widows, for widows. We know first-hand that in addition to all our grief and pain, finding new strategies, support, and understanding is indispensable as we strive to take steps 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 resonates with you based on where you are on your journey.
Peer-Led Support TOPIC Meetings are held in a safe and confidential environment. These are widow to widow support groups that focus on a topic to help you Confront the Challenges you face as a widow and help you find Strategies for Rebuilding Your Life –including Overcoming Loneliness, Processing Grief, Anger, Guilt. Leveraging Your Character Strengths, Building Your Resilience, Rediscovering Your Identity and Post Traumatic Growth.
In March, we explore Self-Compassion and its importance in our journey to help us move forward.
In April, we uncover our personal Character Strengths and how we leverage them to move through challenges.
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.
Not a W Connection member, but want to join us for this meaningful discussion?
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W Chat is part of your membership, there is no additional charge.
Not a W Connection member, but want to move from grief to growth?
JOIN TODAYW Chat is geared for members who are further along on their journey and ready to Reinvent and Reimagine their futures.
W Chat is led by trained widowed facilitators and builds upon our monthly topic.
In March, we continue of discussion of Self-Compassion and learn what we need to nourish our body and soul.
In April, we dive deeper into our newly learned Character Strengths and how we can leverage them to move from Grief to Growth.
W Chats occurs the third Tuesday of every month at 8:00 PM ET / 5:00pm PM PT.
Our Wellness Webinars and Workshops are developed understanding the resources widows need and focused on the health and wellness needs of our membership. The Webinars are led by experts in their fields. The Workshops showcase the healing strategies practiced and demonstrated by our own members. Past subjects have included Your Brain on Grief, Mindfulness, Yoga & Strength, Physical Health & the Widow, and Financial Strategies for Widows.
We are proud to welcome Florence Williams –a science journalist and the author of the PEN-Award Winning HEARTBREAK: A Personal and Scientific Journey and the bestselling The Nature Fix: Why Nature Makes us Happier, Healthier and More Creative, Florence is a warm, informative, and inspiring public speaker. She talks to audiences of all kinds on the powerful evidence from around the world about why spending time in nature is so healing for individuals and communities.
In this webinar, Florence will share the surprising lessons she’s learned about finding resilience in nature and cultivating the power of beauty and awe to heal our hearts, awaken compassion, and develop purpose, health, and community.
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
Our W Book Club GEM volunteers have picked
Frozen River
by Ariel Lawhon
This historical mystery is based on the life of Martha Ballard, 1735-1812. She was a midwife, healer, and diarist, who recorded what life was like for colonial-frontier women.
“The stirring story of one woman’s quest for justice…Lawhon combines modern prose with the immediacy of her source material, making for an accessible and textured narrative. This accomplished historical story(sic) speaks to centuries-old inequities that remain in the present day.”
–Publisher’s Weekly
Purchase the book with this link and W Connection will receive a donation.
Our W Book Club occurs every 6 weeks.
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.
