by Gary Roe | Courageous Living, Emotional pain, Forgiveness, Grief and Loss, Grief recovery, Loneliness, Loss of a Child, loss of a spouse, Peace, Relationships, Stress Management, Suffering and Pain
“People can be so insensitive and mean. Do they realize what they’re saying?” Janet said, wringing a napkin in her hands. Janet’s daughter Courtney was a tough and determined survivor. Diagnosed with lymphoma in her late teens, Courtney battled...
by Gary Roe | Abuse Recovery, Anger management, Anxiety, Communication, Courageous Living, Death and dying, Depression, divorce recovery, Emotional pain, Faith, Forgiveness, Grief and Loss, Grief recovery, Guilt, Healing, Healing from the past, Healing from trauma, Hospice stories, Peace, Regret, Relationships, Stress Management, Suffering and Pain, Trauma recovery, Worry
In grief, we sometimes carry extra baggage we’re unaware of. Wounds from the past can exert their influence and complicate the present. Grief is tough enough, without this extra weight. A mountain of regret Years ago, I had a serious conversation with a...
by Gary Roe | Courageous Living, Death and dying, Emotional pain, Forgiveness, Grief and Loss, Grief recovery, Guilt, Healing, Loss of a Child, Regret
Guilt can be heavy. “I know it’s my fault. Now I’m being punished. I can’t make this right. What can I do?” Melissa choked through her tears. Melissa’s son Carter was her third child. He came out screaming, and (according to...
by Gary Roe | Anger management, Anxiety, Death and dying, Depression, Emotional pain, Fear, Forgiveness, Grief and Loss, Grief recovery, Guilt, Healing, Holiday grief, Loneliness, Love, Regret, Relationships, Suffering and Pain
Loss is hard. One of my best friends died at age 12 and left me in a fog. My dad’s death when I was 15 shattered my world. Every loss since has been difficult and sometimes traumatic. I felt punched in the gut or like I had been hit by a train. Even if death was...
by Gary Roe | Anger management, Anxiety, Death and dying, Decision-making, divorce recovery, Emotional pain, Forgiveness, Grief and Loss, Grief recovery, Healing, Healing from the past, Holiday grief, Loneliness, Love, Peace, Relationships, Stress Management, Worry
Valentine’s Day can be hard, especially if you’ve lost someone. I used to think the whole Valentine’s affair was silly. Candy, chocolates, cards, and flowers. Growing up, I saw a lot of show, but little substance. Now, I see the day differently....
by Gary Roe | Abuse Recovery, Death and dying, divorce recovery, Emotional pain, Forgiveness, Grief and Loss, Grief recovery, Guilt, Healing, Healing from the past, Holiday grief, Loneliness, Love, Relationships, Suffering and Pain
Christmas is wonderful. It can also be tough. The air is filled with tinkling bells, holiday music, and seasonal fragrances. People are everywhere, holding hands, smiling, getting into the “Christmas spirit.” The world around us commands us to be happy and celebrate....
