Articles by Gary Roe

Why is Grief So Confusing?

I thought life was one way, and now it’s another. My old life is gone. Where? I don’t know. My good friend is gone and took my heart with them. I don’t know which way is up. I feel strange. Weird. Why is grief so confusing? For a moment, picture your life as a large...

I Feel Like a Shadow

"I feel like a shadow." I've felt that way. I've also heard this from many grieving hearts. Life has changed for us. Our worlds have been altered. Nothing seems the same. We go through the motions. We're stunned. We can feel like a shadow of our former selves. What do...

The Guilt List Has No End

After the death of someone we love, guilt usually comes knocking. It can be heavy. Persistent. Relentless. It can feel like the guilt list has no end. What do we do with this? The following is an excerpt from Comfort for Grieving Hearts. I think you'll be able to...

When We’re Drained and Exhausted

Loss is terribly painful - especially during the holiday season. Christmas is coming. Soon. Grieving hearts are already drained and exhausted. How are we supposed to "do" Christmas? Here's another Grief Affirmation for you. This grief journey is draining. I will be...

Lonely and Grieving for the Holidays?

Loss is terribly painful. The grief journey can be very challenging - especially over the holiday season. Thanksgiving is behind us. Christmas looms ahead. Someone is missing. This hurts. And it's lonely. Terribly lonely. How do we do this? Here's a Grief Affirmation:...

Loved, But Lonely in Grief

The grief journey is lonely. Terribly lonely. The following is a chapter from Soul Cry: Devotional Prayers for Wounded, Grieving, and Suffering Hearts. If you're dealing with loneliness, chances are you can relate to the grieving heart in this chapter. I hope this...

Walking Through the Grief Wilderness

The grief wilderness is a dry place. This journey is taxing and full of challenges. The following is a chapter from Soul Cry: Devotional Prayers for Wounded, Grieving, and Suffering Hearts. Perhaps you can relate to the grieving heart in this chapter. I hope this...

Finding Peace Amid the Holiday Grief Chaos

Loss is terribly painful. The grief journey can feel chaotic at times. Especially at around Christmas. For grieving hearts, this season can elevate our pain even further. We can feel sad, angry, depressed, anxious, fearful, guilty, and confused. Emotional overwhelm is...

We All Need Good Counselors

The grief journey is tough, especially during the holidays. Grief triggers are everywhere. Aromas, Christmas songs, decorations, holiday sights and events. Our hearts are packed full of memories from this time of year, so almost anything can surface the grief within...

Wishing You a Blessed Thanksgiving

Today I'm writing to wish you a blessed Thanksgiving. I've had a lot of losses. So have you. Yet, I'm thankful. I have been blessed - greatly blessed. I am still blessed - immensely so. You are among my many blessings. I thank God for you. Thank you for...