… This group will provide an opportunity to connect with other women who have lost their mothers, share experiences, commiserate together, offer support and hopefully form new friendships. Since the impact of Motherloss can be very perplexing because the loss is something that changes you forever, the intent of this group is to provide a collaborative, supportive, fun and social experience to its members and to share strategies on how to effectively cope with their loss and celebrate and honor the …

… We have found that the people who give us the most support, guidance and friendship are fellow Club members who give us a chance to express ourselves and to listen empathetically.      For more descriptions of what has helped our members, please click on the "Pages" button on the home page.    The quote below perfectly describes why our Club is so important:    “There is a secret to getting through grief, loss and pain. If we are alone we can't see who we are. When we join the Club, other people …

After losing both of my parents and realizing how many others are without family, I thought there might be a need to open a group of like minded friends. This group is open to both women and men, young and old with great losses or lack of family support. We will coordinate outings, lunches, dinners and gatherings. It will be a fun, supportive and uplifting group.

      This is a socializing and support Club for W's (Widows and Widowers) - people who have endured the death of a spouse or partner. All members run this club and provide the energy for it by suggesting, planning and hosting gatherings that meet in Manhattan or adjoining burroughs. Meetings can be one time only or recurring.These can be a breakfast club at your favorite diner, a walk in the Park, a night or matinee at the movies followed by coffee at a cafe, lunch at your favorite restaurant. …

I experienced the sudden and tragic death of my spouse when I was 35 years old. My dear loved ones offered astonishing support in the aftermath and after a period of time, I wanted to connect with a group of people who had experienced similar loss at a young age and not a single one was available. We all have a story to tell and this group is intended for those of us who have at an early age lost a spouse/ partner and are looking to connect in a caring, respectful, mindful, manner with people wh …

The reason for my meet up group is to bring parents together who have experienced the loss of a child at any age. I lost my son 11 years ago, I knew loneliness was going to play a huge part in my grieving process. I was very fortunate to have a great support team during my tragic loss.  For myself, having the ability to have someone always there made a big world of difference.  I immediately joined a support group with my closest friend and I knew then I was not alone. Now support groups are ver …

We are a peer-led support group for women in any stage of the separation, divorce or post-divorce journey.  Sometimes, especially in relationships with controlling or abusive spouses, Parental Alienation occurs during or after the separation.  Many of the women in this group have experienced, or still are experiencing the affects of Parental Alienation or just want to learn more about possibly preventing Parental Alienation.  Divorce is incredibly painful and devastating, and if abuse occurred, …

… In addition to healing on a personal level, it is also our goal to increase public awareness of Parental Alienation and Parental Alienation Syndrome through blogging, organizing educational events, discussions, aligning with organizations, and supporting family law reform which would encourage mediators, counselors, and psychologists to work as a team to help families navigate divorce and beyond in a peaceful, conscious and loving manner. Children NEED both parents.  Children DESERVE both parent …

We began this group so others could have guidance where we didn't - or avoid our mistakes and be better for it. Please join if you are male and: - expect or in progress of divorce; - recently divorced; - with or without children. * Please note that we are not a legal referral service, and we do not provide legal advice. Opinions are purely practical or experiential.  

A NON-DENOMINATIONAL DIVORCE AND SEPARATION WORKSHOP Parting ways? Dealing with abuse? If so, then this 11 week divorce and separation workshop is for you! Run solely by people who have experienced it all and who have not only managed to survive but in fact…HAVE THRIVED! We will also be dealing with other emotional issues such as grief, anger and conflict, loneliness, self-image, guilt, stress and even forgiveness. Tuesdays, September 13th through November 22nd 7:15 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. Our Lady of …

… If you are dealing with other circumstances, I would encourage you to do an online search in Meetup (there are a number of grief ones) and also in the community where you live. There are a lot of great resources out there. I may know of some of them if you want to ask me. ALSO IMPORTANT: This is NOT a therapy or grief group, or a bereavement support group. It will not have a professional facilitator and it will not have a bereavement group format. IF YOU FEEL THE NEED TO SPEND MUCH OF YOUR TIME …