COMFORT. HOPE. HEALING.This loss of a parent is painful.The loss of a mother or father can be traumatic. Oblivious to our suffering, the world around us speeds on as if nothing happened. Stunned, shocked, sad, confused, and angry, we blink in disbelief. Our hearts are broken.We've known them all our lives. How could they be gone?We look for comfort. Our broken, grieving hearts need it to survive.Multiple award-winning author, hospice chaplain, and grief counselor Gary Roe is a trusted voice who has been helping wounded, grieving hearts 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 friend and will become a comforting companion as you navigate the turbulent waters of grief following the loss of a parent (or parents).Gary’s desire is to meet you in your grief and walk with you there. Composed of brief chapters, Comfort for the Grieving Adult Child's Heart is designed to be read one chapter per day, giving you bite-sized bits of comfort, encouragement, and healing over a period of time. You do not have to read it this way, of course. We all grieve differently. Read in the way that is most natural for you.In Comfort for the Adult Child's Heart, you will discover how to...Process complicated grief emotions (sadness, anger, guilt, confusion, guilt, anxiety, depression, feeling overwhelmed, etc).Navigate all the relational changes - feeling alone, misunderstood, isolated, and even rejected by those around you.Handle the increased stress and uncertainty that this heavy loss can bring.Deal with physical and mental health issues, illnesses, and new symptoms that often arise.Take care of yourself through diet, hydration, fitness, and rest.Deal with a myriad of practical issues (financial challenges, parenting, family activities),Handle the intense sense of being orphaned that comes with this loss.You will also find hope in how to...Think through the challenging spiritual and faith questions that frequently surface.- Relate well to the people around you - 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 the grief bursts that will come.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 loss to give you greater perspective and motivate you to live more effectively than ever before.Make your life count, one day, one moment at a time.Please don’t grieve alone. Let Comfort for the Adult Child's Heart join you on this arduous, tasking journey. Be kind to yourself. Take your heart seriously.Death has invaded, but it doesn't have to win. Read on. Comfort awaits you in these pages of this book.“The author’s ability to connect with the those grieving the loss of a parent is so evident. Readers will see themselves on almost every page and find the comfort they need in Gary’s compassionate empathy and counsel.” – Paul Casale, Licensed Professional Counselor/Marriage and Family Therapist
✔ Author(s): Gary Roe
✔ Title: Comfort for the Grieving Adult Child's Heart: Hope and Healing After Losing Your Parent (Comfort for Grieving Hearts: The Series)
✔ Rating : 4.7 out of 5 base on (655 reviews)
✔ ISBN-10: 1950382273
✔ ISBN-13: 9781950382279
✔ Language: English
✔ Format ebook: PDF, EPUB, Kindle, Audio, HTML and MOBI
✔ Device compatibles: Android, iOS, PC and Amazon Kindle
Readers' opinions about Comfort for the Grieving Adult Child's Heart by Gary Roe
Beata Shepard
This book completely captured my heart. The characters were so relatable, and their journeys resonated deeply with me. The writing was poetic and powerful, leaving me with a sense of awe. I'm grateful to have experienced this literary gem.
Katherine Stevenson
I'm still in awe of the intricate plot and the way everything seamlessly came together. The twists kept me guessing until the very end. It's one of those rare books that leave a lasting impact.
Violet Tyler
The author's writing style is so captivating; I couldn't put the book down. Every sentence was beautifully crafted, and the descriptions painted vivid images in my mind. A true literary gem.
