Last year, as soon as Matthew Perry’s memoir was released I had to read it. He began his opening paragraph in the book by introducing himself, writing, “Hi, my name is Matthew, although you may know me by another name. My friends call me Matty. And I should be dead.”
After reading his book, I can honestly say, that was an understatement.
He fought many demons throughout his life, struggling with addiction, ptsd and depression for the better part of 30 years. Although staying sober had become his main focus over the last many years, it was still a daily battle and a lifetime one at that for anyone who has ever been caught in the web of addiction can tell you, but he was on the right path, which makes the news of his sudden passing all the more tragic.
I wrote a blog after I read his memoir and thought I would share it again.
Thank you Matthew for being such an inspiration and a true “F.R.I.E.N.D” to so many.
RIP Chandler Bing
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