by Gary Roe | Anniversaries, Anxiety, Birthdays, Depression, Families and grief, Fatigue and Exhaustion, Grief and Loss, Grief recovery, Guilt, Holiday grief, Loss of a Child, Loss of a friend, Loss of a parent, Loss of a sibling, loss of a spouse, Purpose and meaning, Relationships, Stress Management, Worry
After the holidays, I ran into Chris and Karen in the grocery store. They seemed to be moving in slow motion, shuffling their feet and staring blankly ahead. I was almost on top of them before they noticed me. They looked exhausted. Chris said, “When Karen’s mom...
by Gary Roe | Emotional pain, Families and grief, Family relationships, Grief and Loss, Grief recovery, Healing, Holiday grief, Hope, Loss of a Child, Loss of a friend, Loss of a parent, Loss of a sibling, loss of a spouse, Love, Suffering and Pain, Worry
Holidays can hurt. Christmas can be hard, especially when we’re missing someone. And we’re all missing someone. Today’s article is adapted from the recently released Comfort for the Grieving Spouse’s Heart. I hope you find it comforting and...
by Gary Roe | Anxiety, Depression, divorce recovery, Emotional pain, Families and grief, Family relationships, Grief and Loss, Grief recovery, Holiday grief, Hope, Loneliness, Loss of a Child, Loss of a friend, Loss of a parent, Loss of a sibling, loss of a spouse, Love, Peace, Stress Management, Worry
Ah, Thanksgiving. Festive décor. Tantalizing food and drink. Family gatherings. Fun and smiles all around. Expressions of gratitude everywhere. Underneath the warm hugs and smiling faces, many of us carry wounded hearts. We’re thankful to be with those we love, but...
by Gary Roe | Anxiety, Death and dying, Depression, divorce recovery, Emotional pain, Families and grief, Fatigue and Exhaustion, Fear, Grief and Loss, Grief recovery, Guilt, Loneliness, Physical illness, Physical symptoms, Relationships, Sadness, Self-destructive behaviors, Spiritual questioning, Spiritual suffering, Suffering and Pain, Suicidal thoughts, Teen Grief, Worry
Grief can drive us crazy, or so it seems. This is especially true when the hoilday season is approaching. The following is adapted from the Book Excellence Award Winner, Teen Grief: Caring for the Grieving Teenage Heart. Whether or not you have teens, I think your...
by Gary Roe | Decision-making, Depression, divorce recovery, Families and grief, Fear, Grief and Loss, Grief recovery, Loss of a Child, Loss of a parent, loss of a spouse, Stress Management, Suffering and Pain, Worry
Financial issues are naturally stressful. So is loss. Put the two together, and the pressure can be overwhelming and frustrating. Though the following post is taken from my new book for those who have lost a life partner, I’m certain you’ll be able to...
by Gary Roe | Anxiety, Death and dying, Depression, Emotional pain, Grief and Loss, Grief recovery, Guilt, Loss of a Child, loss of a spouse, Physical illness, Physical symptoms, Stress Management, Worry
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.”...
