About R. Glenn
The Broken Road Traveler
AUTHOR | SPEAKER | BEREAVED FATHER
My Story
You don’t need a degree in counseling to walk beside someone in grief — you only need to have truly walked that road yourself.
The proven support I offer is something more rare: the honest and compassionate words of a father who lost his only child, Jonathan, and refuses to let that loss define the rest of his life.
Through my books in the EmpathGrowth Series and years of speaking to bereaved parents and audiences across the country, I’ve helped thousands find renewed hope. Professionals who practice in these circles have come to trust me as a noted authority on the unique emotional journey of grief because my words are forged from the fire, not from theory.
If you’re carrying the weight of child loss or any profound grief, you’re meeting a fellow traveler who has learned how to carry his Griefcase and still move forward with purpose.
There is no “getting over” your loss, but you do not have to allow it to run your beautiful life…one that can and will be filled again with peace and purpose.
What Inspired Me?
Perhaps like you, I spent months after the loss of my son in a state of complex emotional confusion. What I would eventually discover is that I was grieving in the manner I was wired to grieve, although it did not seem to fit those linear timelines or prescribed stages often discussed by many.
I would write my first book, Sometimes I Cry In The Shower, and it quickly moved to a best seller on Amazon. Because the book focused on the painful emotions of loss from a man’s perspective, still rare today, I would begin receiving invitations to speak on television and radio talk shows, Fortune 500 companies, universities, hospitals, civic organizations, and more.
Along the way, I took more in then I could ever leave behind and find myself living a life of true peace and purpose. This inspired me to continue to write and publish the EmpathGrowth Series of grief and bereavement support books.
May others who travel this broken road with me find hope and healing in my words.
"This journey of healing - there is no right or wrong way to do it. Unless you're harming yourself or others, you are going to be okay."
R. Glenn Kelly
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I still walk the broken road, but will always turn to offer a hand to those behind me..
Need a Speaker for Your Upcoming Event?
I would be honored to speak at your conference, retreat, workplace training, church gathering, or bereavement support event.
As a bereaved father and longtime business executive, I bring a message that is raw, honest, compassionate, and deeply practical.
Popular Speaking Topics Include:
- Men’s Grief: Breaking the “Man Up” Myth
- Caring for Your Health During Profound Grief
- The Humility of “Why?” and Finding Your New Normal
- Carrying Your Griefcase — Returning to Work After Loss
- Supporting Grieving Employees (Employer/HR Version)
- Faith, Hope, and Healing After Child Loss
- Daily Tools for Living with Grief
My style is warm, authentic, and interactive. I speak from the heart, share real stories, and leave audiences with actionable insights they can use immediately. Whether your group is newly bereaved, seasoned in support work, or a company wanting to better support grieving team members, I tailor every presentation to your audience’s needs.
If you’re looking for a speaker who truly understands the journey of grief — especially men’s grief and child loss — let’s talk.
Contact me at: rglennkelly@rglennkelly.com
