by Gary Roe | Anger management, Depression, Emotional pain, Families and grief, Fear, Grief and Loss, Healing, Honesty and Transparency, Loss of a Child, Loss of a friend, Loss of a parent, Loss of a sibling, loss of a spouse, Regret, Sadness, Self-destructive behaviors, Suffering and Pain
Anger is a powerful, often uncomfortable emotion. It can be a large part of grief. How we handle it matters – both for us and those around us. From the Grieving Heart: I woke up angry today. How dare you leave? How could you do this? I want you back. Now. But...
by Gary Roe | Anger management, Anxiety, Death and dying, Emotional pain, Fatigue and Exhaustion, Fear, Grief and Loss, Grief recovery, Loss of a Child, Loss of a friend, Loss of a parent, Loss of a sibling, loss of a spouse, Physical symptoms, Spiritual questioning, Suffering and Pain
When loss strikes, it hits your whole person, including your mind. Mental fog, forgetfulness, and confusion are common. This can be unnerving, and scary. From the Grieving Heart: I feel confused today. One minute I’m sad, and the next I’m angry. I zone...
by Gary Roe | Abuse Recovery, Courageous Living, Depression, Emotional pain, Families and grief, Fear, Grief and Loss, Grief recovery, Guilt, Healing, Honesty and Transparency, Hope, Loss of a Child, Loss of a friend, Loss of a parent, Loss of a sibling, loss of a spouse, Physical illness, Physical symptoms, Regret, Relationships, Self-destructive behaviors, Spiritual questioning, Suffering and Pain, Suicidal thoughts, Worry
In grief, we wonder. What else could happen? Who’s next? Our questions can grow more frantic, and fear can begin to surface. From the Grieving Heart: I miss you. If this could happen to you, what else might happen? And to whom? Frankly, it’s terrifying....
by Gary Roe | Anxiety, Death and dying, Depression, Emotional pain, Fatigue and Exhaustion, Fear, Grief and Loss, Grief recovery, Guilt, Loss of a Child, Loss of a friend, Loss of a parent, Loss of a sibling, loss of a spouse, Physical symptoms, Sadness, Stress Management, Suffering and Pain, Suicidal thoughts, Worry
“I have panic attacks. They come out of nowhere. Now I walk around anxious, waiting for the next attack to descend. It’s like being in a war,” Patty said. “I get anxious, then depressed about being anxious, and then anxious about being...
by Gary Roe | Death and dying, Depression, Emotional pain, Fatigue and Exhaustion, Fear, Grief and Loss, Grief recovery, Healing, Loss of a Child, Loss of a friend, Loss of a parent, Loss of a sibling, loss of a spouse, Regret, Sadness, Spiritual questioning, Suffering and Pain
In grief, sleep patterns often change. Many have dreams of their loved one. We wonder what they mean. We wonder about a lot of things… From the Grieving Heart: Last night, I dreamed of you. We were walking through a meadow. A gentle breeze was blowing. Flowers were...
by Gary Roe | Anxiety, Depression, Emotional pain, Fatigue and Exhaustion, Fear, Grief and Loss, Grief recovery, Loneliness, Loss of a Child, Loss of a parent, Loss of a sibling, loss of a spouse, Relationships, Sadness, Suffering and Pain, Suicidal thoughts
Many of us feel invisible, especially when we’re grieving. When I was a kid, invisibility was the superpower I dreamed of possessing. A traumatic childhood played a large role in this. If I was invisible, I could go unnoticed and escape some of the pain of...
