Articles by Gary Roe
3 Tips for When Grief (or Life Stress) Disturbs Your Sleep
When we're hit by stress, usually one of the first things affected is our sleep. "Sleep? What's that?" Paul said. "I manage to snatch a little here and there, but I haven't slept through the night since Colton died." Paul's son Colton had always been into horses. He...
Remembering and Honoring Our Loved Ones
"For a while, we tried to forget. That was impossible. So we chose to deliberately remember and tell his story to whomever would listen," Amanda shared. Amanda and Garland's son Boyd was their middle child. He fell in love with hockey at age 4. The game became his...
Have You Been Lied To?
Have you been lied to? Most definitely. By the world. By other people. By yourself. We all have. The following post is adapted from my recent book, Difference Maker. The lies we've bought into over time influence us more than we realize, including how we grieve and...
7 Tips for When You’re Numb and Empty
Grief can be overwhelming. We can only handle so much. Eventually, our hearts have to take a break. We feel empty. We become numb. From the Grieving Heart: I woke up today and felt numb. I was just there. I didn't feel anything at all. I stared at the ceiling. I...
When Grief is Making You Sick – 6 Tips
The following is adapted from the Book Excellence Award Winner, Teen Grief: Caring for the Grieving Teenage Heart. If you’re grieving, you’ll be able to relate to this, whether or not you have teens. Grief hits our bodies too. Has grief gotten physical with you? Loss...
When We Get Frustrated, Irritated, and Angry…
Anger is a powerful, often uncomfortable emotion. It can be a large part of grief. How we handle it matters – both for us and those around us. From the Grieving Heart: I woke up angry today. How dare you leave? How could you do this? I want you back. Now. But you're...
Why is Grief So Confusing Sometimes?
When loss strikes, it hits your whole person, including your mind. Mental fog, forgetfulness, and confusion are common. This can be unnerving, and scary. From the Grieving Heart: I feel confused today. One minute I'm sad, and the next I'm angry. I zone out and find...
Questions, Questions, and More Questions
When loss strikes, our worlds are changed. A strand of our life web has been severed, and now everything is shaking. Our hearts begin to ask questions. And the questions just keep coming. Life becomes surreal. From the Grieving Heart: I miss you. Badly. I have one of...
What To Do When Fear Comes Knocking…
In grief, we wonder. What else could happen? Who’s next? Our questions can grow more frantic, and fear can begin to surface. From the Grieving Heart: I miss you. If this could happen to you, what else might happen? And to whom? Frankly, it's terrifying. Anything...
7 Facts about Grief We Can’t Afford to Forget
Grief is deeply personal and individual. Every relationship and loss are unique. We can feel unhinged, adrift, or like we’re in a free fall. We think we’re better and then we get surprised, again. From the Grieving Heart I thought I was a little better, but I guess...
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