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Hi. My name is Gary.

My story began with a childhood of sexual abuse and numerous other losses. When my life began to unravel as a teen, another family took me in and changed the trajectory of my life. My healing journey began.

Eager to help others heal and grow, my heart turned outward. Over the next three decades, I served as a campus minister, a church-planting missionary in Japan, an entrepreneur in Hawaii, and a pastor. I'm currently work as a writer, speaker, and hospice chaplain.

After walking through deep valleys with thousands of people, I can say the following with confidence:

• We've all been wounded
• Healing isn't for sissies
• We’re all designed for impact
• The world needs us
• We must heal

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Hello Gary, My brother-in-law told me about your book "Comfort for the grieving heart". He has been reading it faithfully since he received it as a gift from his daughter. You see my sister ( one of 5 girls) passed in June of last year from Multiple Myloma. She had 2 great years with her illness, never sick one day until the night she passed. When the rest of my sisters and I get together there is such a hole how d?

Gary Roe Hi Timi. I'm so sorry. I just saw your message! My apologies. Yes, a loss like that leaves a huge hole in the family. I think the most important thing…moreHi Timi. I'm so sorry. I just saw your message! My apologies. Yes, a loss like that leaves a huge hole in the family. I think the most important thing is each of the sisters individually processing their grief well, and then sharing a LOT about your sister when you get together or over the phone, email, etc. Talking about her is huge - what you miss, regrets, memories, joys, etc. This will not be easy, but it can be good. Please feel free to visit my website for helpful articles. www.garyroe.com . And please feel free to email me anytime. I'm here to help, if I can. (less)

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	Shattered: Surviving the Loss of a Child (Good Grief Series) 4.37 avg rating — 320 ratings — 7 editions	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
	Please Be Patient, I'm Grieving: How to Care For and Support the Grieving Heart (Good Grief #3) 4.16 avg rating — 272 ratings — published 2016 — 6 editions	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
	Comfort for the Grieving Spouse's Heart: Hope and Healing After Losing Your Partner 4.66 avg rating — 160 ratings — 5 editions	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
	Surviving the Holidays Without You: Navigating Grief During Special Seasons (Good Grief Series) 4.39 avg rating — 150 ratings — published 2013 — 5 editions	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
	Heartbroken: Healing from the Loss of a Spouse 4.42 avg rating — 144 ratings — published 2015 — 7 editions	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
	Aftermath: Picking Up the Pieces After a Suicide (Good Grief Series) 4.35 avg rating — 122 ratings — 4 editions	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
	Grief Walk: Experiencing God After the Loss of a Loved One 4.73 avg rating — 88 ratings — 4 editions	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
	Comfort for the Grieving Adult Child's Heart: Hope and Healing After Losing Your Parent 4.41 avg rating — 90 ratings — 3 editions	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
	Comfort for Grieving Hearts: Hope and Encouragement for Times of Loss (Comfort for Grieving Hearts: The Series) 4.64 avg rating — 64 ratings — 5 editions	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
	Heartbroken: Healing from the Loss of a Spouse (2nd Edition) 4.45 avg rating — 64 ratings — 2 editions	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars

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“When a child dies, dreams go up in smoke. Long-held expectations are shattered. The future we planned on is gone. Part of us died with our child. We’re shocked, stunned. We get sad, and angry. In some cases, the anger in us festers and spreads. We grow bitter. Like anger, bitterness leaks. Similar to a slow but”
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“Loss is heavy. The death of a child is crushing. It shatters hearts. Once some of the shock dissipates, a deep and abiding sadness begins to leak out.”
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“Feeling lost can come from a sense of total separation from your child. Part of grieving is keeping them alive in your heart. They are a part of you, and staying connected to them somehow is important.”
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