73. They Raised Him and He Tried to Kill Them (Part 2 of 2)

In part two of this series, Ken Coll recounts his experience raising Matthew and surviving the stabbing that nearly took his life. A few years after adopting baby Matthew, it became clear to Tom Boulet and his husband Ken Coll that something wasn’t right. Matthew had severe behavioral issues and an oppositional, defiant nature that had him bouncing from school to school. Still, Tom and Ken left no stone unturned to get Matthew the care and treatment he needed. After finishing high school and attending a few years of college, Matthew returned home one summer and attempted to kill both Tom and Ken, stabbing them a combined 31 times in the middle of the night. After a miraculous recovery, Tom and Ken share reflections on parenting a child with mental illness and how they found meaning and purpose and a renewed devotion to each other amid tragedy. In this episode:Falling in love two months after divorce and an unexpected diagnosis.The difficult entry of their adopted son, Matthew, into the world.Navigating the special needs for a child with aggression. Deciding that a diagnosis will not define him.Leaning into the power of the way we choose to view things.Stay connected to Ken:Website: www.gardensbyken.comFacebook: Ken CollInstagram: @coll_kenCharity Donation: AIDS Project LASubscribe to All The Wiser  wherever you listen to podcasts - we’re on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Stitcher, and more! That way you’ll never miss an episode. We’d love to hear what you think about the show, too - it helps us know what stories are resonating with you. Head over to Apple Podcasts to write your review!Stay in the know with all things All The Wiser! Sign up for our newsletter for personal reflections from Kimi, new episodes, and recommendations from our team!Don't forget to join our new Facebook group to continue the conversation and meet others in our community.Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy