Matthew Pettit

Join Matthew Pettit, a stand-up comedian and founder of Healing Roar, as he shares his inspiring journey from trauma and addiction to advocacy. He candidly discusses using comedy to process childhood abuse and the healing it brings. Pettit highlights challenges in recovery, the failings of the justice system, and the importance of restorative justice over punishment. He shares insights on trauma's role in addiction, the need for genuine care in treatment, and how confronting his abuser was part of his healing process.