Unthinkable. Unbelievable. Heartbreaking. Whatever words we choose, they all fall far short of the reality. The loss of a child is a terrible thing. How do we survive this? Can we? Shattered: Surviving the Loss of a Child was written to help. Bestselling author, hospice chaplain, and grief specialist Gary Roe uses his three decades of experience interacting with grieving parents to give us this heartfelt, easy-to-read, and intensely practical book. In Shattered , Roe walks the reader through the powerful impact a child’s death can have - emotionally, mentally, physically, relationally, and spiritually. Intense, unpredictable emotions can hijack us at a moment’s notice. - Our minds spin. We forget things. It feels like we’re going crazy. - Our bodies get hit. Our health can be impacted. - Our souls feel crushed, shaking our faith and what we think we believe. - Our relationships change. A deep loneliness of the heart can set in. - Our plans and dreams are shattered. We’re now in uncharted territory. Yes, the loss of a child affects everything. In Shattered , you will discover how to… Manage the massive changes that are occurring in your life - Take care of yourself during this process - Honor your child with your grief - Love those around you, even with a broken heart - Live life as well as possible while in the midst of great pain - Make your child's life count in deep and powerful ways Shattered is not a magic pill. The death of a child cannot be fixed. But comfort, compassion, guidance, and hope can be found in these pages. We will never be the same, but we can survive. And to some degree, we can heal. Shattered can help. Open this book, and let the healing continue. "In Shattered, Gary Roe utilizes the stories and journeys of many bereaved parents to walk the reader from shock to hope. Gary is no stranger to the reality of grief and utilizes his unique empathy and understanding gained though a lifetime of working with the bereaved to create a truly healing book." -Glen Lord, President/CEO, The Grief Toolbox; President, National Board of Directors, The Compassionate Friends, father of Noah Thomas Emory Lord, who died at age 41/2 "Few people truly comprehend the unique and challenging grief experiences of bereaved parents. Yet Gary Roe not only understands but also offers hope, healing, and compassion from a Christian perspective. As a bereaved parent and also as a professional who has worked with bereaved parents, I would highly recommend Shattered." -Peggy Telg, Independent Bereavement Educator, mother of Michael and Christopher, who died in infancy "Shattered is a sensitive, compassionate, and thorough treatment of an extremely emotional and difficult subject. Bereaved parents and grandparents everywhere will benefit from this heartfelt book and find some healing and hope in its pages. I would highly recommend this book for groups as well." -Paul Casale, Licensed Marriage & Family Therapist and Mental Health Counselor "There isn't a book that can be written to explain exactly how we feel, but Shattered is no doubt the closest I've seen. This book doesn't only apply to those who've lost a child, but can also help those who are dealing with a friend or family member who has lost a child. Thanks to Gary Roe for helping us speak and giving our shattered lives a voice." -Michelle Jeter, author of A Legacy of a Lifetime and mother of Sydney, who died at age 16 "In Shattered, Gary Roe uniquely and delicately addresses the devastating subject of losing a child. This book will be an excellent resource, not only for bereaved parents, but also for those who support them." -Joangeli Kasper, Licensed Professional Counselor "Your grief will be unique because your child was unique. Nevertheless, you will find something helpful in Shattered. Gary offers tons of practical advice about moving through this challenging time." -Cherry Moore, hospice chaplain, artist, and mother of Lew, who died at age 16 "There's nothing more devastating and painful in life than the loss of a child. The challenge of living life after such an event is staggering. Shattered is a source of compassionate insight into a truly difficult topic, the handiwork of Gary Roe's efforts to bring hope and healing." -Dr. Craig Borchardt, President/CEO, Hospice Brazos Valley "Shattered is superb. I believe that anyone could read it and find help with their grief after losing a child. It is a thorough, timely, and much needed book that could also be used as an excellent grief counseling reference manual." -Dr. Tony Taylor, Senior Pastor, Hilltop Lakes Chapel "As a mental health professional for three decades, I find great value in Gary's presentation of one of the toughest clinical issues to deal with in therapy. Most adults verbalize the loss of a child as one of their top fears. I will keep several copies on hand for families or support folks walking this difficult journey." -Carrie Andree, Licensed Professional Counsel