The Empowered Grief Journey Anthology

Grief touches every life — yet in today’s world, it’s too often hidden, silenced, or misunderstood. The Empowered Grief Journey was created to change that. Within these pages, twenty-three courageous authors from around the world share deeply personal stories of loss, healing, and transformation. Each story reveals how grief can become a catalyst for courage, self-acceptance, and new beginnings.

Visionary coach and author Chris Mamone created this anthology after the stillbirth of his son, Caden, in 2022 — the moment that shattered his world and awakened his purpose. Through his pain, Chris found meaning, creating a movement that invites others to discover their own path through grief with compassion and empowerment. The book’s guiding framework, CADEN (Courage, Acceptance, Deep Healing, Empowerment, and New Beginnings) honors Caden’s life and legacy while illuminating the universal path of transformation that grief calls us to walk.

These are not stories of “moving on.” They are stories of moving through. Each chapter offers an honest, vulnerable, and heartfelt reflection on love and loss: parents mourning children, survivors of abuse reclaiming power, families facing sudden deaths, and individuals rebuilding their lives after unthinkable tragedy. Through raw truth and authentic healing, these authors remind readers that grief is not a shadow to escape but a living part of us — one that evolves as we do.