"Living on the Edge is simple, smart, easy-to-read, and practical. No one is beyond repair. Anyone can heal. Everyone can make a difference. These are the messages we all need to hear." - Paul Casale, Licensed Mental Health Counselor, Marriage & Family Therapist We're all living on the edge. Life is tough. Bad things happen. To us. To those we love and care about. We wonder what's coming next. We're scared, anxious, angry, and sad. We try, but never feel good enough, smart enough, or attractive enough. We wear masks. We try to fit in. We live lies. We're on a downward spiral. Maybe you're on a downward spiral. You've felt this. Perhaps you're feeling it now. There's a fierce battle going on in your mind. Your heart is at stake. This is a battle you must win. It's time to expose the lies and embrace the truth. It's time to become who you really are. For more than 30 years, multiple award-winning author, speaker, and grief counselor Gary Roe has been helping teens and adults heal from past wounds, discover who they are, and live with passion and purpose. With more than a dozen books and 600 articles in print, he has become a trusted, inspirational voice to thousands of wounded hearts. "Life is about overcoming," Gary frequently says. Let him help you face your battles, beginning with this book. In Living on the Edge, you'll learn... - Why you struggle with feelings of sadness, worthlessness, or hopelessness at times. - How your struggles come from lies you've been fed and embraced along the way. - How to identify the specific lies tripping you up and keeping you stuck. - How to begin to replace these lies with the truth. -How to deal with self-harming or suicidal thoughts that can derail your life. -Where to go from here to become the Difference Maker you were meant to be. It's time to move from walking on the edge of a cliff to living on the edge of your seat. There is much to look forward to. More than you realize. The battle is raging. You can win it. Begin today... "No one is beyond repair. Anyone can heal. Everyone can make a difference. These are the messages we all need to hear. Gary has done a marvelous job of addressing what holds us back and what can propel us forward." - Paul Casale, Licensed Mental Health Counselor, Marriage & Family Therapist "We can find ourselves lost without purpose or direction. Many end up in a hopeless downward spiral. Gary's insight in getting to the heart of the issue and focusing on the real battle, which is the battle for the mind, brings hope and clarity instead of hopelessness and confusion. I will definitely recommend this book." -Page Bratcher, Divorce & Life Recovery Coach " Living on the Edge is an impactful and practical guide for wounded souls. Changed thinking is a first step toward changed behavior. Gary masterfully connects heart and head matters in this book. I look forward to sharing it with clients and friends." - Carrie Andree, Licensed Professional Counselor " We've all been wounded, and this book offers concrete, specific things that readers can do to help with the healing process. It's clear that the author cares deeply for and is passionate about assisting others find a new life of powerful, positive impact." - Dr. Craig Borchardt, CEO Hospice Brazos Valley, Texas A&M Health Science Center "In Living on the Edge , Gary shows us four positive steps to change the way we think about our life challenges and move forward with hope and healing. A must read." - Dr. Charles W. Page, MD, author of A Spoonful of Courage "Amazing. Such a difficult topic, but I appreciate how direct the author is, and that he didn't over complicate the process. Living on the Edge is exactly the type of book we need - clear and to the point. A valuable resource for counselors." - Lana Owen, Mental Health, Wellness, and Safety Specialist, Texas Education Service Center " Living on the Edge is a must read for anyone contemplating self-harm, struggling with depression, or knows somebody who is. Every one should read this book." - Dr. Doug Vance, PhD, Juvenile Justice & Corrections Consulting; Founder, Brazos Valley Coalition on Suicide Prevention Gary Roe is the multiple award-winning author of more than a dozen books. For more than three decades he has been helping teens and adults heal from past wounds, discover who they are, and live with passion and purpose. With more than 600 articles to his credit, Gary has been featured on Focus on the Family, Bustle, Dr. Laura, CBN, BeliefNet, Wellness, Thrive Global, The Daily Positive, and other major media. A popular keynote, conference, and seminar speaker, Gary is known for his authenticity, engaging style, and sense of humor.  Gary loves being a husband and father. Gary and his wife Jen and family live in Texas, where he currently serves as an author, speaker, and grief specialist counselor at Hospice Brazos Valley.