Justin Calabrese Uses Music as a Tool for Healing and Connection After Trauma

HARTFORD, Conn. - July 23, 2025 - PRLog -- American entrepreneur, author, and musical artist Justin Calabrese is turning personal pain into powerful connection through his music. In his latest musical release, Baptized in Regret, Calabrese opens up about the deep emotional wounds he's carried—some from childhood, others from religious trauma—and how music became his lifeline during the most difficult chapters of his life.

"For some wounds, there are no visible scars," says Calabrese. "Music became the language I didn't know I was speaking. It was the therapy I didn't know I needed."

Baptized in Regret was born not as a polished commercial album, but as a raw, emotional outpouring. It serves as a personal journal—set to melody—that captures the intensity of Calabrese's journey through grief, abuse, depression, and ultimately, self-forgiveness. It's a project that resonates with many, as listeners from around the world have reached out to share how the music put their own emotions into words.

Calabrese, who was previously recognized on National Public Radio for his early eCommerce success, has since found purpose in storytelling through song. His lyrics touch on topics many are afraid to say aloud—offering a brave, unfiltered reflection of his past experiences, particularly those involving bullying and spiritual betrayal.

"There's a comfort in rhythm, a truth in lyrics," Calabrese reflects. "Music doesn't just help us feel—it helps us heal."

With Baptized in Regret, Calabrese invites others to join him in finding strength in vulnerability. The project reminds us that healing doesn't come all at once—but piece by piece, often through shared connection and understanding.

Whether someone is dancing, crying, or sitting in silence, Calabrese believes there's no wrong way to process pain when music is involved. "Every time I press play—whether it's on someone else's song or one of my own—I let a little more of the pain go," he says. "And that, to me, is what healing looks like."

Baptized in Regret is now available on major streaming platforms. For more information, visit http://www.JustinCalabrese.com or follow @JustinCalabrese on social media.