A social support group for widowed and divorced women.
At “just us girls” we don’t dwell in the past—we celebrate our future!
From BEVERLY ...
The idea of “just us girls” grew out of my personal experiences as managing partner of JBT Financial, Inc. in Bloomfield Hills, Michigan. Every week newly widowed and divorced women came into my office seeking financial advice but ironically, I found they needed more than that. They needed emotional support. They need someone to listen and help them create a new life without their spouse. Soon I identified another need: to meet and share with other women in the same boat who understood the challenges they were facing. So, I launched the first “just us girls” in my home in 2007.
The mission of JUGS is straightforward. We gather as sisters who have experienced a spousal loss through divorce, death or other life trauma. Our goals are to emotionally support and encourage each other while learning new life skills that will benefit us in our new life as a single woman.
Our monthly meetings provide exciting opportunities to forge new friendships and learn stimulating new things in a warm, fun-filled environment. Typical meetings of “Just Us Girls” clubs have included programs on:
- Career skill development
- Handling changing relationships
- Money management and investments
- Resume makeovers
- Maximizing your physical energy
- Looking your best
- Networking for Success
- Juggling multiple life roles
- Entertaining skills
- What the Girl’s Say
“After my divorce, I found myself frightened and alone. There was so much I didn’t know about handling my affairs as a single person. “just us girls” has offered me an opportunity to grow stronger through love, knowledge and the support of other women in my same situation.” --Laura Aronson
“I found myself suddenly a single, left alone with two young children. The women I have met through “Just Us Girls” have encouraged and loved me through the most difficult of circumstances.” --Judie Vail
“I have gained so much confidence since my introduction to JUGS! The wonderful women I have met have welcomed me and encouraged me to speak freely about myself. The integrity of the group makes me feel safe and comfortable. I have really experienced interpersonal growth with these new friends.“ -- Alison MacKinder
“I so enjoyed the presentation from Bobbie Gordon on the topic of mother, daughter relationships. The process of getting to know each of the girls in “just us girls” a little more intimately each time is very warming.” --Lottie Winer
Join JUGS today and see what a difference it makes in your life!
