“In December 2012, I lost my best friend, confidant, go-to in life coach; but most importantly she was my sister. I struggled for many years with her loss. I continue to struggle everyday; but since I started writing, it has become easier to talk about, easier to deal with and overcome this void; her absence.” 

While his intention was to create a legacy for his sister Melissa specifically, he wasn’t sure where to start, so he started from the beginning which lead to many other trials and tribulations of his life. Though some of which were practically wiped out of his memory; somehow the words just continued to flow as did the emotions. 

Some of the emotions were difficult to endure and he had to take many breaks thought the process. It is incredible to know that you can forget about something big or small in your life, but if you sit down and start to outline it in black and white; suddenly, it’s as if you never forgot and the emotions are just as raw as the memories. 

Matthew is taking his time writing this book for many reasons. One, it’s his first book and very well may be a series or a novel at the rate he’s going. However the book may end up, the purpose of the book was to help him deal with something he struggled to let go of, struggles he dealt with throughout his life, and the ways he overcame those obstacles. 

“It is my hope and prayers that by me publishing this piece, that it will help someone else who may be sharing the same struggles.”