i wrote about Matt’s “recovery” and how we keep moving forward. open.substack.com/pub/amberrol... - ThreadSky

ambercrollo.bsky.social • 11 days ago

i wrote about Matt’s “recovery” and how we keep moving forward.

https://open.substack.com/pub/amberrollo/p/recovery-vs-progress?r=2kbwn&utm_campaign=post&utm_medium=web&showWelcomeOnShare=true

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anotherdayinnj.bsky.social•11 days ago

Wishing you and your family all the best. I really appreciate you sharing this update.

fxineax.bsky.social•11 days ago

It looks like his progress is great. ❤️

joshua37.bsky.social•10 days ago

My brother was born with disabilities he'll never overcome and I grappled with some of the same emotions you are now. People would tell me to look forward to heaven when I could "meet him" fully able. I've grown to detest that. I know my brother just fine, thank you, and I cherish him.

joshua37.bsky.social•10 days ago

I feel a sense of connection to the emotion you wrote about. I'm not so fortunate that I knew Matt personally, but like a lot of others, I'm happy - maybe para socially, but whatever - that people love him the way I love my brother, because I know that's what Matt and Andy both deserve.

joshua37.bsky.social•10 days ago

Long live Matt the Father and the Husband. Thank you for the windows into a much-loved and oft-considered life. I hope it's hard in that stupid way that tells you you've earned it.

yeeyee187.bsky.social•11 days ago

My daughter was born around the same time as yours and I remember reading about matt while waiting in the hospital

kevinlouisriel.bsky.social•11 days ago

Beautifully said.

lukeisamazing.bsky.social•11 days ago

so happy he’s up and moving a bit!

ambercrollo.bsky.social•11 days ago

he’s moving! we do fast, well as fast as he can, walking at least 3 times a week, usually more!

thejesus.fish•11 days ago

Really beautiful. Thank you for sharing it with us.

thenotoriouspdb.bsky.social•11 days ago

This is really beautiful. Thank you for sharing it.

the-fabled-praxis.bsky.social•10 days ago

great to see cush rockin a gait belt & cane on the steps! my own aphasia makes word recall a pain, fav ironic way of it cropping up is trying to explain 'morbidities' to people & struggling to recall that very word. all about playing the hand I'm dealt as best I can & anteing up for the next one.

pipfantastic.bsky.social•10 days ago

Loved the article and so did all of my friends. Everyone thinks the baby's drip is fire 🔥

ambercrollo.bsky.social•10 days ago

thank you specifically for the baby drip compliment! that orange dress is vintage, a gift from @willmenaker.bsky.social & @kathkrueger.bsky.social! i love it so much and thinks she looks like she’s in a cult 🧡

pipfantastic.bsky.social•10 days ago

Sign me up! 📕🍊

adamk386.bsky.social•11 days ago

I'm just some dipshit on the sidelines here, but I honestly never expected to hear Matt's voice again. His progress has been remarkable and I hope you all have the fullest and most joyous life together. And that Daddy Warbucks at least has the decency to keep the rent flat for a few years.

adamk386.bsky.social•11 days ago

My uncle was paralyzed in a car accident when I was 9. The cruelest thing people did was try to get him back to "normal" and criticize his unwillingness to get there (??). He just wanted to vibe and go on with life on its own/new terms. He described it much like you did: eye-opening, centering.

ambercrollo.bsky.social•11 days ago

i try to remember people are always a little behind us on digesting and mourning and also just dealing with their own fears.

joshua37.bsky.social•10 days ago

You'd have every right to disregard us hooting masses but I for one appreciate that you spare so many thoughts for us haha

emkultra64.bsky.social•11 days ago

Thank you for this. It was a moving read & relatable. I've had more than one family member suffer strokes. I remember quibbling with my Dad when he said "well ya know, you can always come back from that..." which I think even he didn't fully buy.
But making what you can of it is the best thing to do

bac-one.bsky.social•11 days ago

Wasn't expecting to be so inspired this afternoon.

Thank You.

queenjolene.bsky.social•11 days ago

🩷🩷🩷

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