About The Book

About Book

Love Shouldn't Hurt

The Story Of One Man's Life

After his confirmation, Matthew spends the day with his best friend Peter, playing games and enjoying the sunshine before heading home early to finish homework. At home, he deals with his mother’s drinking and tension with his siblings, relying on his father’s quiet support. The next morning, he prepares for school on his own and rushes off with Peter, cherishing their time together.

Matthew is Aware that summer and secondary school will soon separate them, the boys vow to make the most of the days they have left. Matthew juggles tension with his mother, her frequent requests for money, and his growing friendship with Catherine and her children. As trust builds, Catherine invites him to move in when she relocates to town, and he starts helping with household tasks, from grocery shopping to coal for heating.

Despite family strain, Matthew finds belonging and purpose in supporting Catherine and her kids, gradually settling into a new chapter of life with them.

What began as a boyhood marked by loss, poverty, and loneliness grows into a young man’s journey of belonging, trust, and renewal. Each trial, each fracture in his family, becomes part of the foundation on which he builds a different future, one built on courage, compassion, and the enduring belief that love should never hurt.

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Matthew’s journey is a testament to resilience. His words don’t just tell a story they reach into your own struggles and remind you that healing and love are possible.

Frederick

I saw so much of myself in Matthew’s experiences. Reading his story gave me hope that no matter how broken we feel, we can find belonging and strength again.

James

As someone who works with people navigating trauma, I found Matthew’s voice both authentic and deeply healing. His story is not just powerful, because it’s necessary.

Olivia

Each page felt like a candle in the dark. Matthew’s words glow with honesty, reminding us that even the deepest wounds can lead to the brightest love.

David

This isn’t just a memoir. It’s a guide for anyone who wants to believe in second chances. Matthew proves that self-worth and love can be rebuilt.

Lewis

I laughed, I cried, and I walked away feeling less alone. Matthew’s story is like sitting with a friend who understands everything you’ve been through.