Our Story
Widowed Friends helps support positive changes to the well being of widows and widowers in our communities through inclusion and friendship.
Widowed Friends was created to provide a safe, social community dedicated to widows and widowers. This is a place to find meaning again within a community of friends who understand loss.
The group's mission is to “empower widows and widowers to take steps to rebuild their lives and create more positive futures." The butterfly is our logo because of its message of hope and transformation.
If you have recently been widowed or widowed for many years, we hope you'll join us.
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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."
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