This a beautiful remembrance, Brad, thanks for sharing your thoughts and feelings. We’re left with a silence where his voice used to be. I remember him from 2019 when I first joined this site. He walked the path we all should follow. God,
God,
Thank You for Matt’s example.
Help us stay sober,
carry their light,
and live the Principles
one day at a time.
Amen.

Very touching story Brad. Thank you for sharing it.

Thanks for sharing that, Brad. Wow! An amazing and powerful story.

I’ve been trying hard NOT to cry for the past few days, and now this. Thank you so much for sharing this story Brad. I am struggling with forgiving my parents and this is a powerful example for me — that it can be done — and the relief and peace that follows.

Wow, powerful story Brad, thank you for this.

I suffered a different type of abuse.. it was more of mental and physical abuse. my mother would have never support alcohol or drug abuse however here we are. My sister is a recovered drug a user and I could not be more proud. I always felt that I was alright up until recently. I am definitely drinking more than what is typical for your average adult. I have a marriage that is not great and a job that requires more than any person can deal with. I’m going on 7 years on my job. I cannot deal with my past issues and current issues. I’m dealin with alcohol and that is not alright. I need support

J, you’ve come to a great place for support, and I pray that you will stick around and get it. The other thing is to ask God to help. Seek him with your whole heart, and you will find Him

For I know the plans I have for you”  — this is the Lord ’s declaration — “plans for your well-being, not for disaster, to give you a future and a hope. You will call to me and come and pray to me, and I will listen to you. You will seek me and find me when you search for me with all your heart.
Jeremiah 29:11‭-‬13 CSB
https://bible.com/bible/1713/jer.29.11-13.CSB

He will help, and so will everyone that’s here, we have all been there