The Seattle Young Widows Grief Support Group can be helpful if:

• you live in Seattle, are under 55 years of age, and you have lost a spouse or partner within the last 18 months. 
• you feel overwhelmed by thoughts of a future without your partner or spouse in it.
• you are struggling to manage the roles or tasks you once shared with your significant other (parenting, caring for aging parents, earning an income, household responsibilities, etc.). 
• you notice that, since your spouse or partner died, relationships that once felt safe and familiar don't seem to 'fit' anymore.
• you feel like few people, if any, really understand the magnitude of your loss.
• you worry that others are moving on with their lives, while the pain of your grief is still fresh.
• you feel lonely or alienated around people whose spouses or partners are still living. 
• you long for in-person support and connection with other young widows who understand the uniqueness of this new chapter in your life story.

The early days, weeks and months after a partner dies are akin to landing, alone, in a foreign country, the language of which we neither speak nor understand.  To make matters more complicated, many of our peers don't seem to speak that language either.  Hence, it's common for young widows in the early stages of grief to feel lonely and isolated. 

Social support can be a conduit to our own, natural healing capabilities.  You deserve to be well-supported through your grief.  I hope you'll consider joining our community. 

Young Widows Grief Support Group FAQs

What is the Young Widows Grief Support Group? The Young Widows Grief Support Group is a safe, supportive place to connect, in person, with other individuals (aged 55 and under) and who have lost their partner or spouse within the last 18 months.  

​Is the group for women only?  Yes.  

Is the group welcoming of LGBTQ+ women?  Yes. 

My partner and I weren't married.  Am I still eligible to join?   Yes.  Your love and your grief are welcome here, regardless of your marital status.

Are there spots available in the next group?  There are currently 2 spots remaining in the group.  Please see below for details.

What is the next group's meeting schedule?  The next Young Widows Support Group will meet on Tuesdays, from 4:00 PM - 5:30 PM.  We will meet on the following dates:

October 8th 
October 15th
October 22nd
October 29th
November 5th 
November 12th
November 19th
​December 3rd

Where will the the Young Widows Grief Support Group meet? All in-person grief support groups will meet in my office in Phinney Ridge.  Please see the "Office Information" section of my Contact Page for the address, along with helpful information about finding the building and gaining access to the building once you arrive.

How do I get on the waitlist for the September group? If you would like to join the waitlist for the next Seattle Young Widows Grief Support Group, please fill out the form below.  I will be in touch via email to schedule the phone intake.  
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What is the cost to participate?  The total cost to reserve a spot in the group is $450.00. This includes all 8 sessions and the phone intake. Fees are due one week prior to the start date of the group and cannot be prorated for missed sessions.  

Will I be charged for the phone intake if I decide not to join the group? There is no charge for the phone intake if you do not join the group.

I respond to all intake inquiries promptly, usually within a few hours, and no later than one business day.