Articles by Gary Roe
5 Threats That Can Crush Grieving Hearts
"I’m running, pure and simple," Bart said. "I was never good enough. When Tad died, I knew it was my fault somehow. I fell back into all the old stuff so easily." Bart's son Tad was a lively, active kid. He was into everything as soon as his little legs and arms could...
3 Important Tips for Grieving at Work
"I go to work, but I'm not all there. I'm tired. My brain is foggy. I’m on auto-pilot most of the time," Tim shared. "Work is weird. Everything is weird." Tim's son Ethan was a quiet, introspective kid. He preferred reading and video games to people. He was brilliant,...
5 Truths for When Grief Rocks Our Faith
"I wish I could see her somehow. I want to know where she is, what it's like, and what she's doing." Connie said. Connie's daughter Libby was a wild child. She experimented with drugs early and became an addict. After hitting bottom, she checked herself into a rehab...
4 Keys to Overcoming Sadness
The following is adapted from the 2018 Book Excellence Award Winner, Teen Grief: Caring for the Grieving Teenage Heart. Even if you don’t have teens, please read on. Chances are you’ll be able to personally relate to the sadness described here. How we manage this...
3 Reasons Every Grieving Heart Can Be Encouraged
Last week I received word that one of my books, Teen Grief: Caring for the Grieving Teenage Heart, was the winner of a 2018 Book Excellence Award. As I read the email, I sat there for a moment, stunned. Then, I sighed. Tears came into my eyes. Somebody noticed....
5 Quick Truths for Managing Heavy Loss
When we lose someone we love, our world is upended. Our hearts shake. We’re stunned. Our lives changed in an instant. Dealing with all the changes loss and grief bring is hard work. From the Grieving Heart: I miss you. Badly. I have one of your voicemails saved. I...
3 Reasons Why Grief is So Intense
Loss smacks us like a tsunami. It leaves us stunned and shaken, wondering what hit us. Grief can be intense. From the Grieving Heart: How could this happen? This can't be real. You're going to walk through that door any moment, I just know it. The tears start...
5 Tips for Winning the Depression Battle
“I eat. He drinks. I talk. He doesn’t. We both go through the motions, trying to somehow be strong for our other kids. Every day is an uphill battle,” Mandy shared. Mandy and Mike’s son Marcus had been looking forward to college for years. He was a serious student,...
5 Things Every Grieving Heart Needs
Grieving hearts need five things to survive, grieve, and live again: We need comfort. We need safety. We need hope. We need healing. We need each other. First of all, comfort. Loss is painful. Separation hurts. Oblivious to our suffering, the world around us speeds on...
3 Keys to Remember about Grief and Emotional Pain
"Does it ever get any better? Everyone says I should be over this or further along." Annette said. Annette's daughter Kimberly was the younger of two girls. She loved pink, dogs, and horses. If she had the option, she would have lived outside. She did well in school,...
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