I started this blog in Matthew’s memory, and I continue to write it in his honor, so I feel I must post something on his first birthday, but to post much of anything feels disingenuous, because my heart is so heavy, and I lack the words at the moment. Continue reading
Matthew
Matthew Christopher – The fun we had naming him
Last spring, when I was pregnant with Matthew, my co-worker friends, AB and JVB, and I pulled an immature prank (surprising, right?). It was like our own much-watered-down version of MTV’s Catfish: The TV Show. Continue reading
Matthew’s death FAQs
So when I tell people Matthew’s story, most of them are like “WTF!?!” And then they ask questions. I don’t mind – I actually prefer inquisitive people, especially over those who keep their heads shoved up dark places. Continue reading
Matthew’s story (long version)
This story is far longer than I intended for it to be. But the story of Matthew’s life is beautiful, the story of his death is traumatic, dramatic, and complicated, and his impact and legacy deserve recognition. So here we go… Continue reading
Support group intro
Anyone who stumbles upon this blog, I’m assuming, will want to read the story of what happened… Continue reading
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