Matt Doughty

Matt Doughty was born into a chaotic life. A mother whose drug addiction led to negligence and third-degree burns. Pair that with an absent divorced father led Matt to a series of poor decisions. At age fourteen Matt had been through so much he fell victim to street drugs and ran away. Matt would go on to spend the next 8 years as a ward of the state. From foster homes to group homes. From juvenile placements to county jail and prison!

After Matt’s release from prison in 2000 he was soon after well on his way back to jail or death. Then something happened that changed his life forever. Matt got control of the wheel of his life and was able to clean up, become a fire fighter, first responder, presenter, trainer, and public speaker.

Matt now speaks to foster parents thanking them for the love and care he received. Matt speaks to at-risk foster youth. Matt struggled with ADHD as a child and relates to the struggles the kids are faced with. Matt speaks to inmates getting ready to parole from prison giving them tools to be successful. Matt also speaks to firefighters about PTSD; a depression condition, that if not treated can have an adverse effect on others and their families.

Matt made it his dream and mission to share his story with the foster world as a way to give back to such a broken system. Matt can be reached for speaking engagements at chaus23@yahoo.com Doughty’s Inspirational Training LLC, also @fosteredbyfaith on Facebook or online at www.firefighterswithptsd.org