The loss of a partner is a profound and life-altering experience. For LGBTQ+ widows, this grief can be further complicated by societal and familial disenfranchisement, where their relationship may not have been fully acknowledged or validated. This workshop provides a safe and affirming space for LGBTQ+ widows to explore their unique grief journey, connect with […]
Seasoned Widowed: Community Building for those Widowed 5 years and more
We Have a Widowed Person For That
We Have a Widowed Person For That is an optional event during lunch to come together in community to make quick connections with other widowed people who may have a similar experience- either in type of death, life experience or family situation. You may go from one table to another if you’d like to meet […]
Camp Widow® Opening Address
Join Soaring Spirits International’s Founder and CEO, Michele Neff Hernandez, for opening remarks.
The Quiet Path: How Grief Shapes the Widowed Life of Introverts
An introverted widowed person might not be inclined to brave the crowd at a conference such as this. Rest assured that help is here for you to get the most from this conference and still respect the individual needs you have as an introvert (or even as a shy extrovert). You will learn how to […]
Widowed People Making Friends – Finding and Building Your Community
Widowed people’s friendships and support structures change after a partner’s death. How do you make the transition with new and changed friendships, find activities, and a develop a sense of community around you? In this workshop, learn how Annie and Michelle navigated the new social landscape within their own widowhood journeys and created communities in […]
Beyond Grief: Practical Steps to Reclaim Your Life After Loss
After a significant loss, the world can feel foreign and frustrating. Social expectations, work, and relationships all seem harder; leaving one feeling lost and unfairly burdened. However, recognizing that the world itself hasn’t changed, but rather WE have, can be a powerful turning point. We can’t go back to who we were before our loss, […]