Bloody hell, Matthew. This went deeper than I expected! not in a showy way, just in that quiet, gut-level kind of truth way.
I wasn’t prepared for the train, the fight, the poem, all of it, but the way you held it together without rushing to fix or explain anything… that was great. Not in a tidy bow so much, but in the mess where life actually happens. And that bit about your mum and gran laughing -🫶.
You’ve got something rare here. Thanks for letting us read it. Glad to meet you and have you share with us!
Once again, an incredible piece. This series does such a great job of taking a seemingly common thing and peeling back the layers. Looking forward to the next one.
Bloody hell, Matthew. This went deeper than I expected! not in a showy way, just in that quiet, gut-level kind of truth way.
I wasn’t prepared for the train, the fight, the poem, all of it, but the way you held it together without rushing to fix or explain anything… that was great. Not in a tidy bow so much, but in the mess where life actually happens. And that bit about your mum and gran laughing -🫶.
You’ve got something rare here. Thanks for letting us read it. Glad to meet you and have you share with us!
I really do appreciate the kind words- I was a little hesitant to go the more personal and emotional path with this one.
Think I made the right call in the end though as weirdly enough, it was a blast to think back on and reflect! :)
Always do the thing! Especially the scary-feely-vulnerable ones. That’s where all the gold is hiding. ✨
Once again, an incredible piece. This series does such a great job of taking a seemingly common thing and peeling back the layers. Looking forward to the next one.