Description: The W Connection provides peer-to-peer emotional support from women of all ages who understand what it means to lose a spouse.
By Ellen Kamp and Dawn Nargi, Cofounders of The W Connection
Widowhood. It can happen to any woman. We know … it happened to us.
Whether a spouse battles a long illness or dies suddenly, no one is ever prepared for becoming a widow. Devastation, loneliness, sadness, and loss of direction make widowhood one of the most difficult times in a woman’s life. Although 75% of all married women will be widowed at least once in their lifetime, little or no training is available to help them learn how to deal with and adapt to the consequences of their loss.