Articles by Gary Roe
The story behind my next grief book…
"Why did you write this book?" "What can this book do for me?" I get asked these two questions all the time. So today I thought I would take some time and answer these questions about my new book that's coming out in a few weeks - Widowed Walk: Experiencing God After...
How a Texas Winter Storm Reminded Me of Grief
I live in south-central Texas. Right now, it's a mess. We're freezing. It hardly ever gets below freezing here. Shoot, I have two palm trees in my backyard. Over the last five days, we've had single digit temps with sub-zero wind chills. Where you live, this might be...
What we wish others knew about us and our grief…
The following article is adapted from Please Be Patient, I'm Grieving: How to Care for and Support the Grieving Heart. This book includes what many of us wish we could say to those around us about what loss is like, what we're going through, and how they can support...
Pacing ourselves while grieving…
Grief is a more like a marathon than a sprint. The process is arduous, painful, and exhausting. Those of us who are grieving know this all too well. When we lose someone special, our worlds are altered forever. We bump into more loss and change almost every day....
Looking Ahead: Some Grief Resolutions for 2021
Recently, I did a Zoom Session for subscribers where I shared some Grief Resolutions for 2021. The response was so positive, I thought I would share them here. Resolutions, Affirmations, Truths. Frankly, I'm not a big fan or resolutions. I prefer to call the following...
When our loss doesn’t feel fair…
"This isn't fair!" is a common statement for those who have lost someone special. Why did this happen to them, to us? We look at the world around us and are stunned. How can this be? Other people still have spouses, partners, parents, children, siblings, and friends....
What will 2021 hold for us who are grieving?
I don't know about you, but I'm glad to see 2020 disappearing into my rear view mirror. 2020 was a year of profound, debilitating grief. The sheer amount of change was stunning and crippling. For those of us who lost family members or friends, COVID added a thick,...
My Christmas Holiday Wish for Grieving Hearts…
Christmas is upon us. It's no secret the holiday season is extremely difficult for those of us who are grieving. Thinking back... This year has been tumultuous. We all want to see 2020 disappearing in our rear view mirror. We've lost so much. The losses of 2020 have...
Wishing You a Peaceful Thanksgiving
This has been a tough year. We've lost so much. Our lives have been upended. Our routines and expectations have been throttled. Our sense of safety and security has taken a hit. We've lost people who are dear to us. Our hearts have been rattled and wounded. Many of us...
When Everything Reminds You of Your Loss
When we're grieving, we seem to bump into a reminder of our loss with every step. This article, taken from Comfort for the Grieving Parent's Heart, talks about the shock, pain, and frustration we experience when the world reminds us of our loss. Widowed spouses see...
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