Kristine Coffey is a retired U.S. Army veteran with 20 years of service, a widow since 2021, and a proud mom to three amazing children adopted in 2019. After experiencing profound personal loss, Kristine turned to writing and drawing as an outlet to process the chaos of grief and life.

Her debut book, Grief is Dumb and Emotions are Stupid, offers raw honesty, humor, and heart. Guided by her Christian faith, Kristine is passionate about helping others feel seen in their struggles. If her story brings comfort or a smile to just one person, it’s all worth it.