Perseverance in Recovery: “Going Beyond” with Matt C.

Five years ago, when Matt decided to get sober, he was an unemployed, convicted felon in crippling debt. Despite the challenges that he faced, he decided to go beyond and truly commit to recovery. Today, his dreams are coming true and he is thriving in both his career and personal life.

In this short video, Matt shares his story and how he remained positive despite the rejection he faced.

“I was told ‘no’ a lot, so I figured out how to handle rejection. I stayed patient, and I relied on the advice from my sponsor, friends, and family,” he explained.