howdy. don't think I can stomach reading all the injustice and unfairness Matthew faces (me thing). but. I Will ask one thing. does he end up ok in the end
OH! Absolutely! (And don't worry, I completely get it-- some scenes are even hard for ME to write! I did base if off my own upbringing after all.)
Yes, Matthew ends up okay in the end. PB is a very long story (you guys have no idea) in which he's going to go through a lot of hardship and traumatic experiences. And like most mental health crises, it's going to get worse before it gets better. But hang tight; he WILL get there! Eventually, he'll find a good way to live freely with it all.
PB isn't all doom & gloom; the cast is filled with plenty of interesting and sometimes silly kids. The storyline is full of HIGH highs and LOW lows. Matthew does have moments where he actually manages to find support, connect deeply with peers (some of which he never imagined!), and have a little fun along the way.
The way it ends for him isn't perfect. But it's definitely one that he's happy with.