by Gary Roe | Anger management, Anxiety, Death and dying, Decision-making, divorce recovery, Emotional pain, Forgiveness, Grief and Loss, Grief recovery, Healing, Healing from the past, Holiday grief, Loneliness, Love, Peace, Relationships, Stress Management, Worry
Valentine’s Day can be hard, especially if you’ve lost someone. I used to think the whole Valentine’s affair was silly. Candy, chocolates, cards, and flowers. Growing up, I saw a lot of show, but little substance. Now, I see the day differently....
by Gary Roe | Abuse Recovery, Anxiety, Courageous Living, Death and dying, Decision-making, Depression, divorce recovery, Emotional pain, Fear, Forgiveness, Grief and Loss, Grief recovery, Healing, Holiday grief, Love, Relationships, Stress Management, Suffering and Pain
Grief is about to meet Thanksgiving. Which one will win? We think of these two as enemies. What if they could actually be friends? Holidays surface our losses. We’re assaulted by memories. Good times. Not so good times. But most of all, we wish for more time...
by Gary Roe | Anxiety, Death and dying, Decision-making, Depression, divorce recovery, Emotional pain, Grief and Loss, Grief recovery, Healing, Healing from the past, Healing from trauma, Holiday grief, Relationships, Stress Management, Worry
Wow. It’s November. The holidays are upon us. And for those of us who are hurting, this time of year can pack a real punch. Why are holidays so hard? Holidays are difficult because they automatically surface our losses. We’re hyper-aware of...
by Gary Roe | Anxiety, Courageous Living, Death and dying, divorce recovery, Fear, Grief and Loss, Grief recovery, Healing from trauma, Loneliness, Peace, Relationships, Stress Management, Trauma recovery
There are times in life when everything seems gigantic. For example, we’re vulnerable when in the midst of: Conflict Stress Tragedy Abuse Loss Death Grief The unknown These are just a few of things that can grip and squeeze us with seemingly merciless power. Our...
by Gary Roe | Abuse Recovery, Anxiety, Courageous Living, Decision-making, Emotional pain, Faith, Fatigue and Exhaustion, Fear, Grief and Loss, Grief recovery, Healing, Healing from trauma, loss of loved one, Peace, Physical symptoms, Purpose and meaning, Relationships
We live in an anxious world. Anxiety is contagious. The daily demands are heavy, and often leave us breathless. I have a friend whom I touch base with daily. Both of us are prone to anxiety due to traumatic, abusive backgrounds. We seem to go through similar...
