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Physical State of Matt #10: LOUISIANA
I almost moved to New Orleans when I was nineteen. I was working at The John Thomas Steakhouse (which was sadly claimed by COVID), and I...


Emotional State of Matt #11: DIVORCED
After a year of separation, rounds of amicable but challenging negotiations, and countless emails back & forth with the lawyer, I signed...


Emotional State of Matt #10: GRIEVING
Last month, six weeks after marrying Jeff to my mother, I delivered his eulogy. I have spent my time since then staying with my mom and...


Emotional State of Matt #9: FRIENDLY
Except for a period of crippling pre-teen insecurity, I’ve always been a personable guy. I've even been able to parlay that into a pretty...


Physical State of Matt #9: ARKANSAS
The drive from Tulsa to Fayetteville was only two hours, so I got there on Saturday. I checked into my Airbnb early and had dinner at the...


Emotional State of Matt #8: HONORED
A week and a half ago, I married my mom… …to her longtime partner. They wanted a quick and fuss-free ceremony, but a Justice of the Peace...
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