Kristina Mamone
Kristina is an artist who transforms love and loss into handmade creations. After the loss of her son, she turned to creating as a way to process grief—to sit with pain and give it shape. Her work is rooted in the belief that grief is part of being human, and that healing begins when we are brave enough to face what hurts. By turning her grief into something tangible, Kristina hopes to show others that meeting pain with courage can transform how we love, connect, and contribute to our relationships and the world.
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Chapter Two: Caden’s Courage
In this deeply personal chapter, Kristina DeFazio-Mamone shares her perspective of losing her son, Caden, and the profound transformation that followed. She invites readers into the raw moments of stillbirth, the sacred decision to meet and hold her son, and the courage it took to remain present in unimaginable grief. Alongside this loss, Kristina confronts another lifelong grief — recognizing and breaking free from narcissistic family abuse that surfaced during her pregnancy and intensified after Caden’s death. Through grief, boundaries, and creative expression, Kristina finds her voice, reclaims her truth, and discovers that Caden’s life continues through the courage he awakened in her. Her story is a powerful testament to choosing healing, self-trust, and authenticity, even when the cost is profound — and a reminder that some of the deepest love and transformation are born through loss.
Read Kristina’s Story In The
Empowered Grief Journey
Discover Kristina’s story and 22 others inside The Empowered Grief Journey. A collection of voices who have faced the depths of loss and emerged transformed.
Through raw, heart-centered storytelling and deep reflection, each author shares how grief became their greatest teacher guiding them toward acceptance, resilience, and empowerment.
These stories remind us that grief is not something to escape, but a journey that awakens us to deeper wisdom, presence, and personal truth. Within these pages, you’ll find hope, reassurance, and the quiet strength that comes from choosing to live fully, even after loss.
Whether you are grieving a loved one or rediscovering yourself after change, this book will meet you where you are and invite you to rise, rebuild, and reconnect with your own inner power.
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Continue the conversation with others readers by joining our community of grievers from across the world.
Connect with others who truly understand grief & loss
Additional grief resources to support you between the pages
Live webinars on healing, coping, and self‑discovery
Zoom calls with grief coaches for real‑time support
Your story matters. Your healing matters.
You don’t have to walk this road alone.
The Empowered Grief Journey Podcast
This podcast is your dedicated space for healing and transformation.
Each episode brings real conversations with people around the
world who have navigated grief and discovered the strength
to create inspiring new beginnings.
You’ll discover how to walk from loss to empowerment through
powerful storytelling and actionable insights that will
guide you towards a future filled with courage and hope.
