Matt's Story

I grew up and have lived most of my life in Northern Michigan. I was born in Manistee, have lived in Cadillac and Florida, and have been in Traverse City for almost a decade. My world consists of my five beautiful children, whose ages range from teenager to toddler.

My story begins at the young age of 12 and continues for decades. No matter where I moved, the drugs and alcohol always seemed to follow. I always thought that as long as I kept switching substances, I would never get addicted. Boy, was I wrong.

After abusing my body for such a long time and losing what was most important to me, I finally had enough.

When I entered rehab for the first time, I was desperate, broken, and alone. While there, I found many caring people who seemed to have it all together and yet would do anything for the person next to them — and I knew that's what I needed.

Today I am here sharing my story for that exact reason, in hopes that my story can help just one person.

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— Matt