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Unfinished's avatar

Matt, I am genuinely honored to be on this list. Reading all that you've been through, the UTIs, the sepsis, the surgery, the catheter, I just sat with that for a moment. That is a LOT for one person to carry and yet here you are, writing, building, connecting. That's not small. That's someone refusing to stop. That's the thing about this world, you never really know how much someone is holding. Thank you for sharing it so openly. Your writing clearly comes from a real place and people feel that. I'm rooting for your book. Keep going!

Naomi Overlin's avatar

Aww, thank you Matt. I appreciate being on your list it’s such a honor. You’ve been through so much and it’s always good to know that you’re seeing that there are people who genuinely support and want the best things for you. 🫶❤️

barbara ♡'s avatar

I love how this journey on Substack unfolded for you. You are definitely a writer, and I hope you never stop.

G and T: The Journey's avatar

I only started recently too, and now I can’t stop. Keep writing too.

Really glad you’re here.

🌹

rachel kess's avatar

You are definitely a writer and your stories matter, that’s true and clear. You give perseverance a new name. You also welcomed me and inspired me during my first few days on substack (:

Monica A Leyva's avatar

There’s something powerful in how this traces both craft and life happening at the same time. The writing grew alongside real challenges, and the community met you there. That combination: consistency and connection is what makes this feel real. Thanks for sharing this with me, Monica

A Little Bit Taller's avatar

Thank you so much!

Monica A Leyva's avatar

My pleasure - thank you for sharing

bianca's avatar

but you are a writer!

Willow's avatar

I feel really privileged, thank you , you lovely lovely person..keep writing! 🤍

Karin Flodstrom's avatar

How kind, Matt! I'm honored to be included. Please know that you give so much too. You inspire me and I'm grateful to read about your adventures, struggles, and triumphs. We're all in this together, aren't we. I appreciate your kindness and attitude toward life.

HeartScribe's avatar

It's been a pleasure getting to know you, Matt, and you've expressed such a kind heart, such a realness and vulnerability, I think people are drawn to that. Your life experiences were meant to be shared - so I think God brought you here for such a time as this. I'm utterly astounded at how much you've survived, that is SO hard - and yet you keep going. Yes, you're a writer, and don't you forget it. You're building a beautiful community and words are the glue. People care about you, Matt, and I see how well you care about them, too.

Ella Thompson's avatar

You most certainly are a writer, and we are reading!!!!

Kathleen 🦋's avatar

You are absolutely a writer. So glad to have been here with you on this Substack journey 💗

StorySproutBooksfamily's avatar

Good Luck!