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SUMMARY:Smithton Chapter Meeting - Living with the Bond that Remains: How Love Continues Through Loss\, Distance\, and Change
DESCRIPTION:[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text css=”” css_params=””] \nGUEST SPEAKER: Teresa Reiniger\nTOPIC: Living with the Bond that Remains: How Love Continues Through Loss\, Distance\, and Change\nWHERE: Papa Vito’s – 101 N Main St\, Smithton\, IL 62285\nWHEN: Tuesday May 19\, 2026 – 11:30AM-1:00PM CST\n\n\nThe bond between a mother and child is one of the deepest connections we experience in this life. Yet for many women\, that bond is shaped by grief in ways the world often doesn’t know how to talk about. \nIn this powerful and compassionate talk\, Teresa Reiniger explores the many ways the mother-child bond can be affected by loss\, including the death of a child\, the loss of a mother\, or the complicated grief of estrangement. Drawing from her work guiding women through grief and life transitions\, Teresa shares how these experiences can leave women feeling disconnected from themselves\, their identity\, and the relationships that once defined them. \nThrough compassionate insight and powerful perspective shifts\, Teresa invites women to see that while relationships may change\, the bond of love\, influence\, and connection can still remain. When we learn how to honor that bond rather than silence it\, healing\, meaning\, and renewed purpose can begin to unfold. \nAttendees will leave feeling seen\, empowered\, and reminded that even in the presence of loss\, love still has the power to guide how we live\, lead\, and connect with others. \nBecause some bonds are not meant to be broken they are meant to be carried forward with courage\, compassion\, and love. \nTakeaways Attendees Can Expect \n\nA deeper understanding of the mother–child bond \nA new perspective on grief and identity\nInsight into “The Bond that Remains”\nValidation for complex and often unspoken grief\nRenewed hope and empowerment\,\n\n\n\n[/vc_column_text][vc_empty_space height=”20px”][vc_column_text css=”” css_params=””] \nContact this Speaker Directly:\nTeresa Reiniger – Grief Specialist\, Living After Grief\nEmail: teresa@livingaftergrief.com[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_empty_space height=”20px”][vc_column_text css=”” css_params=””]WEW events are all about connection and community\, and we love sharing those moments. By attending a Women Empowering Women (WEW) meeting or event\, you give permission for WEW and its organizers\, leaders\, and partners to capture and use photos\, videos\, or recordings that may include your image\, voice\, or likeness. These may be used – without compensation – for promotional\, educational\, or informational purposes across WEW print and digital channels.[/vc_column_text][vc_column_text] \nAll chapter meetings are FREE for anyone to attend.  YES!  You read that right. \n\n(We just ask that if a chapter meeting is at a restaurant location\, that you purchase a meal to support the location that is so graciously hosting our event. Don’t forget to tip your server a little extra as most restaurants are struggling with staffing issues and we want to make sure they know how much we appreciate them!) \nEnjoy a proven\, structured system that embraces the building of relationships which in turn will grow your business efficiencies\, sales\, exposure\, and business processes. \nCome meet and learn from panelists\, experts\, and local women in your WEW chapter.  You will also find allies who want to help with your success and are ready to share their resources and expertise to help you take that next step in your personal and professional life. \nFor information about this chapter\, please contact our corporate team at hello@wewnational.com.\n[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row]
URL:https://wewnational.com/event/smithton-chapter-meeting-5-19-2026/
LOCATION:Papa Vito’s\, 101 N Main St\, Smithton\, IL\, 62285\, United States
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