I lost my voice. But today, I take it back.
It’s been a while since I last shared here, but today, I’m writing with renewed purpose and a fresh perspective. For years, this blog has been a space where I’ve documented my journey with multiple sclerosis (MS), sharing the highs, the lows, and everything in between. But today, I want to talk about something bigger—something that extends beyond MS and touches the core of who I am.
I’m reinventing myself.
Over the past year, I’ve been on a journey of rediscovery, both personally and professionally. Life has a way of forcing us to pause and reflect, and in that space, I realized something important: My story isn’t just about MS—it’s about resilience, faith, and finding hope even in the darkest moments. It’s about turning adversity into opportunity and using my experiences to inspire and uplift others who are facing their own battles.
A New Focus: Faith, Hope, and Resilience
Moving forward, this blog will be a reflection of the bigger mission I feel called to embrace. While MS will always be a part of my story, my focus is expanding. I want to dive deeper into faith, resilience, and overcoming adversity—universal themes that connect us all, regardless of our individual struggles.
Here’s what you can expect:
✅ Personal Stories – Raw moments of struggle and triumph.
✅ Faith-Based Reflections – The journey of losing and rediscovering faith.
✅ Practical Advice on Resilience – Actionable strategies for staying strong in the face of adversity, whether it’s a chronic illness, personal loss, or life’s unexpected detours.
✅ More Connection – This blog isn’t just mine—it’s ours. I want this to be a space for community, conversation, and shared experiences.
Why Now?
Because it’s time.
For too long, I felt like my voice had lost its impact. I was caught up in the motions, unsure of how to move forward. But as I’ve been rewriting my memoir, The Dog Story: How Faith, Family, and a Puppy Helped Me Rediscover Hope, I’ve been reminded of why I started sharing my journey in the first place. It was never just about me—it was about helping others find light in their own darkness.
This is my comeback. And if you’re reading this, I want to invite you to be part of it.
Join Me on This Journey
I want to hear from you. What challenges have you faced? How have you found hope in difficult times? If this resonates with you, hit reply, share a moment where you found faith in adversity, or simply say, “I’m with you.” Let’s do this together.
I may have lost my way, but I never lost my fight. And I’m just getting started.
With gratitude,
Matt Cavallo
Sometimes God hits a pause button for time to grow and redirect. I am excited about the new insights you have to share!
My faith community has been my anchor. I’m struggling to find my new community, but I trust God will help me find it.
Matt, Your positive outlook no matter the setback has been such an inspiration to me. You are a wonderful advocate, I can’t wait to read your book. Love, Mom