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