Hope | Gary Roe

Is It Okay to Feel Numb?

by Gary Roe | Anger management, Anxiety, Death and dying, Depression, Emotional pain, Families and grief, Fatigue and Exhaustion, grief depression, Grief recovery, Grief shock, Healing from the past, Healing from trauma, Hope, loss of loved one, Peace, Physical symptoms, Spiritual questioning, Stress Management, Suffering and Pain

At first, I felt everything. Now, I have trouble feeling anything. It’s like my heart shut down. Am I going to be okay? Is it normal to feel numb? To say that loss is emotional is a gross understatement. The emotional upheaval is one of the first things we notice...

Loved, But Lonely in Grief

by Gary Roe | Anxiety, Families and grief, God and Grief, Grief and Loss, grief depression, grief pain, Grief recovery, Healing, Hope, Loneliness, loss of loved one, Peace, Purpose and meaning, Sadness, Spiritual growth, Spiritual questioning, Spiritual suffering, Suffering and Pain, Suicidal thoughts

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...

I Feel Like a Shadow

by Gary Roe | Anxiety, Depression, Emotional pain, Fatigue and Exhaustion, Grief and Loss, grief depression, Grief recovery, Hope, loss of loved one, Physical symptoms, Purpose and meaning, Spiritual questioning, Spiritual suffering, Stress Management, Suffering and Pain, Trauma recovery

“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...

Walking Through the Grief Wilderness

by Gary Roe | Death and dying, Depression, divorce recovery, Emotional pain, Faith, Fatigue and Exhaustion, Fear, God and Grief, Grief and Loss, grief depression, grief pain, Grief recovery, Grief shock, Healing, Hope, loss of loved one, Sadness, Stress Management, Suffering and Pain

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

by Gary Roe | Anxiety, Courageous Living, Decision-making, Depression, Emotional pain, Families and grief, Fear, God and Grief, Grief and Loss, grief depression, grief pain, Grief recovery, grief support, Guilt, Holiday grief, Hope, Loneliness, loss of loved one, Peace, Purpose and meaning, Regret, Sadness, Spiritual growth, Spiritual suffering, Stress Management, Suffering and Pain, Worry

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...

Lonely and Grieving for the Holidays?

by Gary Roe | Anger management, Anxiety, Depression, Emotional pain, Faith, Families and grief, Family relationships, God and Grief, Grief and Loss, grief depression, grief pain, Grief recovery, grief support, Guilt, Holiday grief, Hope, Loneliness, loss of loved one, Purpose and meaning, Spiritual growth, Spiritual suffering, Suffering and Pain, Worry

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...