Matt explores the emotional and psychological reasons behind substance use, reframing numbness as a protective response rather than a failure. By understanding what substances are helping manage, individuals can begin developing healthier ways to cope and reconnect with themselves.  Read More…

Tags: numbing emotions, substance use disorder, addiction, coping strategies

This article explains ambiguous loss and why the absence of certainty can be more painful than a clear goodbye. By naming this unique form of grief, Matt highlights pathways toward healing that do not depend on closure.  Read More…

Tags: ambiguous loss, missing person, grief, unresolved grief, trauma

This article explores how one family’s experience after a house fire illustrates post-traumatic growth and the rediscovery of what truly matters. By honoring grief while recognizing resilience, Matt highlights how meaning and connection can endure after loss.  Read More…

Tags: posttraumatic growth, life after loss, Rebuilding, resilience, meaning

This article explores how Viktor Frankl’s Man’s Search for Meaning offers guidance for navigating modern crises. By reframing suffering through purpose, choice, and values, the author highlights how meaning can sustain resilience without denying pain.  Read More…

Tags: viktor frankl, man's search for meaning, existential therapy, purpose, resilience