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Manville Library To Host 9/11 Survivor's Son For Addiction Recovery Talk

Author and speaker Matthew Bocchi will discuss grief, addiction and recovery at a free community event this week.

MANVILLE, NJ — A man who lost his father in the Sept. 11 terrorist attacks will share his journey through grief, addiction and recovery at an upcoming event in Manville.

The Somerset County Prosecutor's Office, in partnership with the Somerset County Department of Human Services, will host "Overcome: The Matthew Bocchi Story" Thursday at 6:30 p.m. at the Manville Public Library, 100 South 10th Avenue, according to a Facebook announcement.

Matthew Bocchi was just 9 years old when he lost his father in the Sept. 11, 2001, terrorist attacks. In the years after his father's death, Bocchi struggled with grief, trauma, depression and addiction.

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Now an author and speaker, Bocchi shares his experiences through his memoir, "Sway," while advocating for recovery and mental health awareness.

The event is free and open to the public.

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