Description
“Some wounds never disappear — but in the light of forgiveness and service, they can transform into purpose.”
When Matthew Ryan Williams lost his father in a senseless act of violence, the world as he knew it shattered. What followed was a spiral into addiction, grief, and disconnection — until he began to ask a new question: What if the pain wasn’t the end of the story?
Purpose Through Pain is a deeply personal memoir about trauma, recovery, and the hard-won journey toward forgiveness — not only of others, but of self. Through moments of despair and breakthroughs of clarity, Matt reveals how his darkest experiences eventually led to his most meaningful work: showing up for others who were hurting just like he was.
From working with those struggling with hoarding disorder to clearing blighted properties and helping people reclaim their homes and lives, Matt found healing not just for himself, but alongside the people he served. His work with vulnerable populations became both a mission and a mirror — reflecting how our external chaos often echoes internal pain.
This isn’t a story about fixing everything. It’s about finding light in broken places, and learning that sometimes healing begins the moment we reach out a hand — not to be pulled up, but to help lift someone else.
Whether you’ve lost someone, battled addiction, struggled to forgive, or felt hopeless in the face of it all, this book offers a rare combination of raw truth and real hope.
A portion of every sale supports Fight the Blight, the nonprofit founded by the author to serve vulnerable homeowners — including those impacted by hoarding disorder — and to promote dignity, healing, and renewal, one act of service at a time