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Upcoming Programs

Camp Widow
A weekend long gathering of widowed people from across the country, and around the world.
Join us in creating a network of support for widowed people everywhere.

August 6-8, 2010
San Diego Marriott Hotel and Marina
San Diego, CA
Details on the Camp Widow Tab

Phillip Hernandez Memorial Bike Ride
This Share the Road Ride marks the fifth anniversary of the death of a remarkable man. The whole family is welcome to join us for two different length rides that will begin at Rancho Santa Susanna Park in Simi Valley, California. Help us raise both Share the Road awareness, and funds in support of the Soaring Spirits Loss Foundation...a non-profit organization founded in Phil's memory that provides peer-based grief support programs worldwide.

August 28, 2010
Rancho Santa Susanna Park
Simi Valley, CA
Entry forms and Sponsor Sheets to be posted soon.

 

On-Line Programs

 

Widow Match: An on-line based support group that matches widows of similar circumstances for supportive e-mail correspondence. Matches will generally be within ten years of each other in age, will have lost their spouses within six months of each other, and are in the same situation regarding having children. Women from across the country have been walking side-by-side as they travel the journey of loss.

 “I cannot begin to tell you what my match through widowsbond has meant to me. I felt like I was the only one out there, and finding widowsbond has been a godsend. My match and I exchanged e-mails and it seemed that immediately there was a bond, we are often on the same page. I can say things to her that I cannot share with anyone else, because she understands. I live in Kansas and she is in California, but someday I would love to meet her in person. I just cannot say enough about how my match has helped me learn to live again.” ~Monica Anaheim, CA

www.widowsbond.com

Widower Match: An on-line, peer-based support program that matches widowed men with other widowed men for supportive e-mail correspondence regarding the death of a spouse. This program provdies men with the opportunity to ask questions, discuss challenges, and have another widower to talk to about the daily challenges of widowed life.

To participate in the Widower Match program, send your name, age, and the ages of your children if you have them  to contact@sslf.org. You will be contacted via e-mail by our team with details about this program.

 

Grief Chats: is a YouTube based program featuring short film clips on topics related to losing someone you love. These are real life stories read and written by the SSLF director, Michele Neff Hernandez. Each story begins with loss and ends with hope. Click any of the links below to view these powerful and unique videos.

 
“Ms. Neff Hernandez has provided viewers with an opportunity to discuss grief related topics in a warm, personal, and effective way. I recommend these videos for grief discussion groups or for viewing anytime you need a lift while in the comfort of your own home.”
~ Nathan Moore, Grief Support Northridge, California
 

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Widow’s Voice BlogSeven widowed people share their unique view on widowed life--every day of the week. Visit us for a daily dose of hope and understanding.  

“Every morning I start my day with Widow's Voice. Reading the posts helps me make it through the day." ~ Laura Seattle, Washington

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Forum: Soaring Spirits Loss Foundation has partnered with For Widows Only to host a forum for widows to offer each other support, understanding and hope through the posting and reading of personal messages.

“Just wanted to tell you that this site has given me the most support. The women here truly understand what I am going through like no one else can. I find it easy to talk to them and they respond with comforting words. I only hope as time goes on I too can be of help to other widows. Thank you for this wonderful site.” ~ Gerri, Forum member

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