Overview

The unthinkable has happened. No matter how old your child was or how they died, this loss is devastating. How are you going to survive this? The world around you speeds on as if nothing happened. Stunned, shocked, sad, confused, and angry, you blink in disbelief. Your heart is crushed. The pain is excruciating. You can barely breathe. For you, everything has changed. Everything. What do you do? What can you do? Multiple award-winning author, hospice chaplain, and grief counselor Gary Roe is a trusted voice who has been helping wounded, grieving parents and grandparents find hope and healing for more than three decades. Written with heartfelt compassion, this warm, easy-to-read, and practical book reads like a caring conversation with a close friend. Comfort for the Grieving Parent's Heart will meet you in your grief and walk with you there. Your shattered heart will resonate with these pages. Composed of brief chapters, you will find yourself digesting bite-sized bits of comfort, encouragement, and healing over time. This book will become a comforting, refreshing companion as you navigate the turbulent waters of intense grief. In Comfort for the Grieving Parent's Heart, you will discover how to... Process all those complicated, roller coaster emotions (sadness, anger, guilt, fear, confusion, guilt, anxiety, depression, feeling overwhelmed, etc). Navigate all the relational changes and frustrations that occur, including feeling alone, misunderstood, isolated, and even rejected by those around you. Handle the ever-increasing stress load that keeps piling upon you. Deal with disturbing physical and mental health issues, illnesses, and new symptoms that often arise. Honor your child by taking care of yourself through diet, hydration, fitness, and rest. Deal with your daunting list unrelenting, ongoing responsibilities (work, financial challenges, parenting, family activities, etc.). Handle the intense loneliness that now resides in your heart and soul. You will also find hope in how to... Think through tough, challenging spiritual and faith questions. Relate well to the people around you - both those who are helpful, and those who aren't. Overcome the tendency to run from emotional pain with unhealthy habits or compulsive behaviors. Deal well with triggers and grief bursts. Find the support you need for survival, recovery, and healing (safe people, fellow grievers, counseling, etc.). Develop a simple, realistic plan for birthdays, anniversaries, and holidays. Use your grief for good - for yourself, your family, and others. Allow this devastating loss to give you greater perspective and motivate you to live more effectively than ever before. Honor your child and make your life count, one day, one moment at a time. Please don't grieve alone. Be kind to yourself. Take your heart seriously. Let Comfort for the Grieving Parent's Heart join you on this confusing, arduous, and exhausting journey. You will be glad you did. Read on. Comfort awaits you in these pages of this book.

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Gary Roe is no stranger to grief. In Comfort for the Grieving Parent's Heart, he captures the silent anguish of the grieving and provides practical understanding and insight for how to deal with grief. I found myself saying, 'YES, YES, YES!' with every page. If you find yourself in the midst of grief, this is a must read to help make sense of it all. - Dr. Troy Allen, Pastor The author's ability to connect with the grieving parent's heart is so evident in this book. Readers will see themselves on almost every page and find the comfort they need in Gary's compassionate empathy and counsel. I highly recommend this book to anyone experiencing the loss of a child, no matter what age. - Paul Casale, Licensed Professional Counselor/Marriage and Family Therapist Healing from the loss of a child is hard work. To do it well, we need to engage the bereavement challenge every day. In Comfort for the Grieving Parent's Heart, Gary guides the reader through the healing process with a daily dose of honesty, courage, compassion and love. - Dr. Craig Borchardt, President / CEO, Hospice Brazos Valley I give this book the highest praise I can - it rings true. While reading it, I relived the range of emotions I felt through my grief journey. At the end I felt hopeful and light again, just like in real life. I know it will be a treasured resource for others. - Kelli Levey Reynolds, Mays Business School, Texas A & M University If you're struggling with the loss of a child, be encouraged. Gary's book, Comfort for the Grieving Parent's Heart, walks you through the process of emotional healing. You'll find hope, healing, and help filtering your feelings. - Dr. Charles W. Page, MD Comfort for the Grieving Parent's Heart is the book for anyone who loses a child. In its chapters you'll recognize how you're feeling that day, gain insight into why you're feeling that way, and learn strategies to cope and grow. You'll return to it again and again. - Debra Johnson, M.Div., Hospice Bereavement Coordinator In his new book, Comfort for the Grieving Parent's Heart, Gary Roe masterfully describes the journey of grief after losing a child. He guides the reader to a deeper understanding of what they may face on their journey. He provides helpful insights and affirmations to assist them along the way. There are no simple or correct paths on the grief journey. That is why Comfort for the Grieving Parent's Heart is a must read. It will assist the reader in maneuvering the potholes, detours and dead ends they may face along this road. - Brian Kenney, Pastor From the first words on the first pages, I knew that this book was going to be different. This isn't just a book about grieving. It's about me. How am I going to heal? Where is my hope? Gary is speaking directly into my soul. Every page tells me that it's somehow going to be okay. - Scott Marlow, Journey Church In Comfort for the Grieving Parent's Heart, Gary masterfully describes the tapestry of emotion experienced by those affected by the loss of a child. His connection to the reader is demonstrated through sharing his own journey of loss and healing. I share his books with clients and friends with great confidence. - Carrie Andree, Licensed Professional Counselor

Author Information

Author, speaker, hospice chaplain, and grief specialist Gary Roe is a trusted voice in grief recovery who has been bringing hope and healing to hurting hearts for more than three decades. Gary's story began with a childhood of mixed messages and sexual abuse. This was followed by other losses and numerous grief experiences. Ultimately, a painful past led Gary into a life of helping wounded people heal and grow. A former college minister, missionary in Japan, entrepreneur in Hawaii, and pastor in Texas and Washington, he now serves as a writer, speaker, chaplain, and grief counselor. In addition to Comfort for the Grieving Parent's Heart, Gary is the author of numerous books, including the award-winning bestsellers Shattered: Surviving the Loss of a Child, Comfort for the Grieving Spouse's Heart, and Aftermath: Picking Up the Pieces After a Suicide. Gary's books have won three national book awards and have been named as finalists eight times. He has been featured on Dr. Laura, Belief Net, the Christian Broadcasting Network, Wellness, Th rive Global, and other major media and has well over 700 grief-related articles in print. Recipient of the Diane Duncam Award for Excellence in Hospice Care, Gary is a popular keynote, conference, and seminar speaker at a wide variety of venues. Gary loves being a husband and father. He has seven adopted children, including three daughters from Colombia. He enjoys hockey, corny jokes, good puns, and colorful Hawaiian shirts. Gary and his wife Jen and family live in Texas.

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