Separation Support
MenLiving is offering a free monthly virtual meeting to provide support for those touched by separation/divorce. Like any life challenge, a source of support can be knowing you’re not alone, and there is a community of men with similar experiences and eager to help. RSVP to a scheduled meeting or learn more below.
What to expect at a Meeting?
There is no fixed agenda at a Divorce/Separation Support meeting. Often times we will follow a rough guideline of ‘Bless/Listen/Counsel’, which allows each participant to ask for what they might need. We encourage men to share to the extent they’d like i.e. no one is forced to participate or share beyond what they’d like.
Ultimately what is important is that men feel supported along the process, wherever they may be, due to whatever circumstances. Divorce and separation can be a lonely, painful, frustrating, sad, and angry state or process, one that doesn’t need to be traversed alone. MenLiving is here to support by gathering as a group with those who may have some commonality in terms of experience and feelings.
Who is the meeting organizer, Mike Rosen?
Mike was born outside Philadelphia, though has resided the majority of his life in the Chicago area. He has been running competitively since the age of 12 and continues to run, ride, and practice yoga. He graduated from Loras College in 1993 and received his Masters in Education in 2012. Mike is the proud Dad of 3 young men and is happiest when they’re all laughing at something absurd.
Mike has been a member of MenLiving since its inception in 2012. Though initially hesitant to participate, the idea of a safe, supportive, forward-thinking group of men to help foster growth was enough to get him to go to the first meetings held in Todd’s living room. Since then, he’s been fortunate to consider members of MenLiving amongst his closest friends.
“At first I thought ‘Nah, I have it (life) figured out. I don’t need this’. But after a moment’s reflection I realized that usually the speed at which I dismiss an idea is likely the inverse of how much I need it.’ Since then I haven’t looked back and the experience, knowledge, support, and fun I’ve had with other members is immeasurable.
How do I sign up?
Click on a scheduled meeting above to open the event details. Scroll to the RSVP section, click "YES" and provide your information. This event is open to any man dealing with a separation or divorce and needs or wants to give support.
