Happy anniversary, Matt!

Matt, what a special day this is – you have reached 12 months of sobriety! This last year has been truly amazing and you have shown me that there is always, always hope for things to get better. You have shown me that people can change. You have shown me that it is important to stand by the people we love and never give up on them. You have taught me that we all have challenges in life which can seem insurmountable, but can be overcome. You have shown me that everyone has a story, that there is more to a person than what can readily be seen. You have helped me look at the world in a different way, because beneath the surface, there can be so much heartache and pain tucked away. You have taught me to put away my judgments about what I see, and to think about what I do not see, what I do not know. You have taught me that I can still stretch and grown and learn. You have reminded me to appreciate the quiet moments, the time with the people I love. You have helped me understand more about myself, and in so doing, more about other people. You have inspired me to believe, to reclaim my optimism. You have restored my hope in what the future will bring. You have changed your life, and in so doing, you have changed me! Thank you for a happy year and happy one year to you!

Mom