Growth In Grief

How to Find Happiness While Grieving

They told me time would heal. They told me to move on. They told me happiness meant the pain would stop. They were wrong about it all.

Feb 9 • CJ Infantino

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January 2026

What to Do When Everyone Wants You Back to Normal But You're Not

I was standing in our bedroom three days after Ariana died, trying to remember why I went in there.

Jan 23 • CJ Infantino

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Welcome to Growth In Grief by CJ Infantino (A widowed dad who rebuilt his life after loss)

The approach to grief in this publication provides you with the mental shifts, tools, and validation needed to create your new identity after loss…

Jan 13 • CJ Infantino

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Letters I'm Writing: To Myself

It has been a long 40 years existing. Especially the last decade. So, I decided to go into 2026 reflecting on that. If you have ever hated yourself…

Jan 1 • CJ Infantino

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December 2025

The Anger I Couldn't Admit

I rushed out the door ignoring the needs of my kids.

Dec 27, 2025 • CJ Infantino

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Three Words That Cracked Open Decades of Lies

My hands clenched. I resisted the words forming in my mind, that if uttered out loud would destroy decades of a belief that I was unlovable.

Dec 18, 2025 • CJ Infantino

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Stop Telling Me I Look Skinny

Please welcome, Chloe, a dear friend of mine to the community.

Dec 12, 2025 • Chloe Street

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Letters I’m Writing: To My Sister

I was not the fastest, strongest, best looking, or smartest kid.

Dec 3, 2025 • CJ Infantino

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November 2025

You Don't Matter (And That's Your Freedom)

“Charlie, do you hear me?

Nov 20, 2025 • CJ Infantino

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The War With Yourself is Killing You. And You Can't Win."

I paused before stepping into the office.

Nov 14, 2025 • CJ Infantino

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The One Thing Grievers Need, But Won’t Ask For

Early grief can’t manage your kindness. It can only receive it.

Nov 6, 2025 • CJ Infantino

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October 2025

Letters I'm Writing: To My Children

If you’re carrying guilt about who you became while drowning in your grief, or wondered whether the people you love could forgive you for failing them…

Oct 30, 2025 • CJ Infantino

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