Cj Infantino

CJ Infantino is a widower, father, and grief advocate who transforms pain into purpose.

After losing his wife Ariana to cancer in 2020, CJ found himself navigating the devastating reality of widowhood while raising three children alone. Frustrated by society's myths about grief and the profound isolation that follows loss, he made a life-changing decision: to leave his nearly two-decade career as a tech engineer and dedicate his life to bringing grief out of the shadows.

As the founder of Unvoiced, CJ has built a mission-driven company that's transforming how we discuss grief in workplaces and communities. His advocacy work has influenced corporate grief policies, created supportive communities for those experiencing loss, and amplified the stories we're often too afraid to tell. Through Unvoiced, he's helped organizations build more compassionate cultures and provided resources for thousands of grievers worldwide.

Torn Pages From A Broken Heart marks CJ's literary debut—a raw, unflinching memoir written during his first year of widowhood that challenges everything we think we know about grief and healing. The book emerged from his personal writings as he processed the unimaginable, offering readers permission to feel broken while finding their way forward.

Beyond his book and company, CJ shares ongoing insights about grief, mental health, and rebuilding life after loss through his Substack newsletter, Project Grief, where he continues the conversation about living authentically in the aftermath of profound loss.

When he's not writing or building platforms for grievers, CJ can be found in Upstate New York with his three children, who continue to teach him that love persists even in the midst of profound loss.

Connect with CJ:

- Socials: @cjinfantino

- Substack: Project Grief

"Grief is not something we talk about openly. It's not something we share in everyday conversation. We tiptoe around it, afraid to name it, afraid to acknowledge its presence. This book is my attempt to change that."