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sean david smith's avatar

congratulations on yer sobriety matt

one day at a time

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Matt Kelley's avatar

Thank you, my friend. I appreciate your good words.

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Katie O’Muireagain's avatar

Thanks for sharing your story, Matt 🤍

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Matt Kelley's avatar

Thank you for taking the time with this one, Katie. I appreciate you.

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JJMcFarren's avatar

I’ve used the phrase “brutal honesty” a lot. But this piece, Matt, is brutal. Let me be clear, it must have been brutal for you to write. A raw account of a raw, struggling person, trying to better for themselves. It’s brutal and the honesty is beautiful for us reading it. Thanks for the words, friend!

Thankful I get to walk the planet at the same time as you.

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Matt Kelley's avatar

Ah, man, Jeremy. This hit me deep. Thank you, my friend. It's an honor to me that you spent the time with this one.

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Mark Doyle Meyer's avatar

I believe Hemingway was credited for something along the line of, "There's nothing to writing. All you do is sit down at a typewriter and open a vein." You opened a vein or two and I expect there will be some of us who benefit from your bloodletting. Well-written and persuasive without sermonizing...

I am happy for you to have reached success with your decision, or should I say, happy that you are comfortable with where you are on that never-ending road to success. Keep it up. Turn on your brights and light the way.

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Matt Kelley's avatar

Mark, thank you for these strong and encouraging words.

(Your last eight words here will no doubt end up in a song, if that's okay…)

I am grateful for you, my friend.

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Mark Doyle Meyer's avatar

Write that song! I'll be proudly listening in the audience!

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Mary Boza Crimmins's avatar

Well told, Matt. I believe sharing your stories going to help others. Looking forward to listening to some of the songs on your playlist.

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Matt Kelley's avatar

Thank you, Mary! I'm looking forward to more storytelling together in our class.

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Jimmie T's avatar

One day at time

4/26/2006

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Matt Kelley's avatar

Thank you, brother. ♥️

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