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AS AN HONOREE AND RECIPIENT OF THE

EMBRACE LIFE AWARD

SOARING SPIRITS LOSS FOUNDATION

AS AN HONOREE AND RECIPIENT OF THE

SSLF BOARD OF DIRECTORS'

OUTSTANDING SERVICE AWARD

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WIDOWS WEAR STILETTOS CELEBRATING

FIVE YEARS OF SERVICE

TO THE WIDOWED COMMUNITY

WELCOME FRIENDS

YOUR WIDOW-TUDE ADJUSTMENT

BEGINS HERE

We’re here….

We care….

Dearest Friend:

Welcome to Widows Wear Stilettos and to WidowsWearStilettos.com. If you are yourself a widow, let us first convey our deepest sympathies to you on the loss of your beloved. There truly are no words to describe the pain, the grief and the loneliness that you are likely feeling. We also welcome those of you who may be facing the prospect of widowhood due to the catastrophic and / or terminal illness of your spouse and are pleased and privileged to be of assistance to you during this difficult time. We are always profoundly sorry when someone needs us; yet at the same time, we are thrilled that you found us. Widows Wear Stilettos is proud to welcome anyone who has suffered the loss of a spouse/partner; regardless of age, gender, "technical" martial status or sexual orientation.

If you are visiting on behalf of a loved one or friend who is widowed or who may be facing widowhood, thank you for taking the time to visit and more importantly, for taking the time to locate assistance and support for your loved one. They need and appreciate you.

While we acknowledge and encourage the philosophy that there is a time for bereavement, a time to grieve and that grieving is a vital part of the healing process, we at Widows Wear Stilettos also firmly believe in addressing “What now?” and “What next?”. You may find yourself unable to answer either one of those questions right now and it is our mission to gently guide you through this painful period of grief, trial and transition, into a life filled with renewed hope and promise. We are dedicated to the continued mobilization of a largely overlooked population and growing a network of support, education, healing, caring, sharing and strength.

Our name is based on the books by award-winning author, grief recovery expert, speaker and Widows Wear Stilettos, Inc. Founder and CEO, Carole Brody Fleet, entitled, “Widows Wear Stilettos: A Practical and Emotional Guide for the Young Widow” (New Horizon Press) and "Happily EVEN After: A Guide to Getting Through (and Beyond!) the Grief of Widowhood" (Viva Editions) as well as the bestselling spoken-word CD, entitled, “Widows Wear Stilettos: What Now?”.

The Widows Wear Stilettos' approach to grief recovery differs somewhat from other books and organizations that you might have experienced, in that we offer both practical guidance and emotional guidance; addressing such issues as:

Taking ownership of your personal Healing Journey ;
Coping with the comments, opinions and insights that you may encounter from those who surround you;
Fashion, beauty, diet and exercise tips designed just for you; including quick and easy recipes;
How and when to re-enter the “World of Dating”…and what to do once you get there;
Guidance for your financial, legal and practical transitioning; complete with how-to’s, checklists and guidelines**;
Helping children of all ages adapt and transition;

and occasionally does so with a bit of a smile. The first book also includes quizzes, journal space, affirmations, “contracts” and other activities designed to help you actually see your recovery in progress.

Carole's second book, "Happily EVEN After…" (Viva Editions) is the first and only book of its kind in the genre; answering the most common and pressing questions that the widowed generally have - both immediately following a spouse's death as well as months and even years thereafter. The questions are excerpted from thousands of actual letters received by Widows Wear Stilettos and the responses are Carole's actual answers to those questions; based upon considerable personal and professional experience and insight. "Happily EVEN After…" also includes observations and commentary; explaining the questions and issues that you will find contained in each chapter; so that no matter where you are on your Healing Journey, you can easily access answers to your own particular questions and situations.

The CD, entitled, “Widows Wear Stilettos: What Now?” is a valuable healing tool that offers comfort and direction as you move through the first difficult weeks and months after your husband’s death and also helps those who may have been widowed for awhile, yet may feel “stuck” in their grief. Rather than a "book-on-audio", the CD is a helpful companion to the books and widows of all ages will be able to utilize the important education insights, opinions and advice that are offered.

In addition to the support and education that you will find on our website, Widows Wear Stilettos is also pleased to offer in-person support groups. Started in June, 2010, WWS support groups continue to form throughout the United States. For further information on how to either attend or facilitate a group in your area / state, please visit the "Monthly Newsletter" and "Tips of the Month" pages.

Widows Wear Stilettos is also proud to announce its non-profit "First Month" Foundation; a foundation that will endeavor to provide financial assistance and offset to the widowed in need that will focus on three areas; bridging expenses pending receipt of a death certificate; offsetting the cost of a grave marker / headstone and providing "camperships" (registration fee) for those in financial need who wish to attend the annual Camp Widow International Conferences on either the East Coast or the West Coast and sponsored by the Soaring Spirits Loss Foundation. Please visit the "Monthly Newsletter" for additional Foundation information.

You will want to be sure to visit the entire site often. We update the entire site once at least once a month and more often when there are special events scheduled. You will always find helpful tips and resources; all of which are designed to help you and your family through all aspects of this, the most challenging time in your life. Don’t forget to visit Facebook to make new friends and share thoughts and ideas with other Widows Wear Stilettos friends.

Be sure to send your email address to WidowsWStilettos@aol.com, so that we can include you in our database and keep you current on everything that is happening at Widows Wear Stilettos*** Please note that due to the volume of mail that we receive, we cannot guarantee a personal response; however, EVERY SINGLE COMMUNICATION IS READ and we endeavor to answer as many as possible.****

Above all, know this – you are not alone. You may not know any other widows right now, but that does NOT mean that there aren’t millions just like you out there and we are delighted to be here for you. Please visit often, take heart and reach out…remember, we’re here and we care. We welcome you to the Widows Wear Stilettos family of support, education and community.

In Memoriam:

Michael Alan Fleet, Sr.

July 21, 1945 – December 19, 2000

Always and Forever Riding High

"HAPPILY EVEN AFTER:

A GUIDE TO GETTING THROUGH (AND BEYOND)

THE GRIEF OF WIDOWHOOD"

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CAMP WIDOW 2012 REGISTRATION FOR

THE WEST COAST

IS NOW UNDERWAY!

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(this will take you away from WWS to the

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CAMP WIDOW WEST COAST 2012

SPONSORED BY SOARING SPIRITS LOSS FOUNDATION

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WWS proudly welcomes

the following members to Camp Widow West Coast, 2012

WWS AMBASSADORS

Jennifer Arches, Head Ambassador

ATTENDEES

Claire Harmer Christine Merritt

Nikki Deighton Kaydee Fondaco

Ellyn Greenway Jamie Nelson

Dianne West Andrea Moya

Amanda Myers

Connie Winch

Beth George

Ruth Sklut

Becky Jolly

Stacey Gregg

Dana Baze

Jennifer Smart

Elyse Brown

Emily Barry

WIDOWS WEAR STILETTOS WAS

THE LARGEST GROUP

AT CAMP WIDOW, 2011

FOR THE SECOND YEAR IN A ROW

AND THE LARGEST PARTNER

ORGANIZATION GROUP

AT CAMP WIDOW EAST COAST 2012

WE CAN DO IT AGAIN ON THE WEST COAST…

BIGGER AND BETTER!

WHO WILL HAVE THE LARGEST ATTENDANCE IN 2012...

EAST COAST or WEST COAST?

CHECK OUT THE WWS "TOTEBOARDS"

AT "TIPS OF THE MONTH"

SPECIAL THANKS TO OUR

CORPORATE SPONSORS AND PARTNERS

who support the First Month Foundation

and Widows Wear Stilettos

with your help

Soaring Spirits Loss Foundation

The American Widow Project

** All suggestions regarding medical, financial and legal subject matter are based upon the information, belief and personal opinions of Widows Wear Stilettos only and should not be construed as directed advice. The ideas, suggestions and procedures reflected at www.widowswearstilettos.com are not intended as a substitute for medical, financial or legal expert assistance. Any application of the recommendations set forth at www.widowswearstilettos.com is at the visitor's discretion and sole risk.

*** Privacy and confidentiality are of utmost importance to us. Email addresses are NEVER given or sold to third parties; even if granted permission to do so. If you wish to reveal your email address to any other member of Widows Wear Stilettos, you must make arrangements to do so on your own.

****All material submitted to Widows Wear Stilettos becomes the property of Widows Wear Stilettos. Widows Wear Stilettos reserves the right to reproduce any material submitted in part or in sum in any form and protects the writer’s privacy by the removal of all obvious identifiers.

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