Dear Diary
My journey from grief to gratitude
In 2009, my life was turned upside down when my brother with Down syndrome suddenly died. I turned to creative writing and started journalling to process the grief. I set out to remember what my brother taught me about life so I could put it into practice. While I couldn’t bring my brother back, I could continue his memory and carry his legacy forward.
What started as a 400-word reflection in my journal evolved into a 40,000-word book—a collection of the principles he lived by and the values I strive to carry forward.
“What began as an expression of grief gradually transformed into a source of joy.”
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Artist. Carer. Coach
Mat is a recording artist who blends storytelling and humour to inspire and engage.
Mat shares personal stories of growing up with siblings with disabilities and the grief of losing his brother. He has travelled to Honduras to donate football boots to kids in orphanages and has lived and worked in remote Aboriginal communities.
Over the past 15 years, Mat has worked as a youth worker, educator, coach, and carer.
Read the book
What started as a 400-word reflection in my journal evolved into a 40,000-word book—a collection of the principles he lived by and the values I strive to carry forward.
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It all begins with an idea. Maybe you want to launch a business. Maybe you want to turn a hobby into something more. Or maybe you have a creative project to share with the world.
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It all begins with an idea. Maybe you want to launch a business. Maybe you want to turn a hobby into something more. Or maybe you have a creative project to share with the world.
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It all begins with an idea. Maybe you want to launch a business. Maybe you want to turn a hobby into something more. Or maybe you have a creative project to share with the world.