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The Only Thing Permanent Is Change

In January of this year most of us were looking forward to a new year, making plans for the next few months and thinking about the

June 14, 2020 No Comments

Happy Anniversary!

This weekend is our 5th year anniversary!! The very first Widowed Friends event was held in downtown Oakville at Corks restaurant on a Sunday afternoon on

May 24, 2020 No Comments

Keep, Lose, Change & Add

It’s been a strange time the last few months, social distancing and quarantining, and it has brought many changes to our lives, some of them surprising,

May 17, 2020 No Comments

How Are You Doing, Really?

As we move into our eighth week of quarantine some of us may be feeling sad, lonely or depressed. If you are feeling low or anxious

May 3, 2020 No Comments

Resilience in Crisis

Thanks to Steph for finding this video about resilience in a time of crisis. Sheryl Sandberg, COO of Facebook and Adam Grant, a psychologist and author

April 25, 2020 No Comments

Kindness Grows

In the midst of the Covid-19 crisis with so much sad and troubling news all around us, it’s easy to forget the tremendous kindness, generosity and

April 19, 2020 1 Comment

Happy Quarantine Easter/Passover

It feels like it was Christmas just a little while ago and all of a sudden here we are at Easter! It’s a very different time

April 11, 2020 No Comments

Choose Hope

When all seems grim and day by day the sad news increases, it’s hard to remain optimistic, but even in bad times, there’s always room for

April 5, 2020 1 Comment

What Is Covid 19 Really Teaching Us?

There is all kinds of advice and inspiration out there right now, but Bill Gates, simple, straightforward take on the pandemic seems a sensible view on

March 30, 2020 No Comments

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What’s one thing you’ve learned from this group that has made a positive impact on your life?

"That I am not alone on my healing journey. There are others who have survived the worst of it who support me. And there are also others who I can learn to support. It's safe here." –VK

"I am stronger than I thought I could be. I can be independent and move forward in life. I am not leaving the memory of my husband but I am creating a memory of myself as the person I hope my husband thought I am." –PM

"I am not alone in this experience. It’s been such a support to me." -MN

"That it is ok to laugh and have a good time and make new widowed friends that get it. The pain softens and the love never ends. You guys rock thank you." -HC

"I am very thankful for this group. We get it when we're feeling down. It's a ‘safe place’ to nurture others too." -DD

"The connection with people has enriched my life and a lifeline during the worst of covid." -PR

"Together we are all stronger, Widowed Friends has been a lifeline for many. Kudos to Stephanie, Penny and Lesley for being there for all of us!" -CD

"I just want to thank you all for the help you gave me in the beginning of this unsolicited journey! I truly appreciate it!" -GT

"Since joining Widowed Friends, my loneliness and sadness, as a result of my wife’s death, have decreased. This personal change, is due to the warm interactions, offered to me, from the many widows and widowers I meet, at the socials. Thanks to everyone for your sincere caring."