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The Dog Story

By: Matt Cavallo

At 28 years old, Matt Cavallo had everything he had worked for—a promising career in healthcare, a loving wife, and dreams of starting a family. Then, without warning, his body betrayed him.

What began as a strange numbness in his feet quickly escalated. Within days, he lost his ability to walk. His world became a blur of doctors, tests, and uncertainty. When the diagnosis finally came—multiple sclerosis—it shattered everything he thought he knew about his future.

Suddenly, the simplest tasks became impossible. His independence disappeared overnight. Once confident and ambitious, he now found himself reliant on others for basic needs. Fear took hold. Would he ever regain control of his body? Would his marriage survive? How could he find purpose in a life so different from the one he had envisioned?

As Matt fought to recover, the mental and emotional toll became as overwhelming as the physical symptoms. Depression crept in. His faith wavered. His relationships strained under the weight of his diagnosis. Every day felt like a battle between who he was and who he was becoming.

But through it all, his family never wavered. His wife, Jocelyn, stood by his side, even when the burden of caregiving threatened to break her. His parents and siblings offered constant support, reminding him that he was never alone.

Still, something was missing. Until one day, a gift arrived that changed everything.

The Dog Story is a memoir about resilience, love, and finding hope in the face of life’s greatest challenges. It’s a story for anyone who has ever faced adversity and wondered how they would make it through. Because sometimes, when life knocks you down, the only way forward is to take that first step—even if it’s just to the end of the driveway.

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