Ashley Loeb Blassingame
ckimmich@lionrockrecovery.com (Christiana Kimmich, Ashley Loeb Blassingame, John Sidmore)
John Sidmore: A Native American Perspective on Alcoholism, Reservation Life, Suicide and, Ultimately, Recovery
John Sidmore: A Native American Perspective on Alcoholism, Reservation Life, Suicide and, Ultimately, Recovery
John Sidmore: A Native American Perspective on Alcoholism, Reservation Life, Suicide and, Ultimately, Recovery
Tuesday 25th August 2020
John Sidmore's journey from alcoholism to recovery highlights the role of community and his Native American identity. Listen now on 'The Courage to Change'.
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85 minutes
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Ashley Loeb Blassingame
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Get the buttons here!John Sidmore: Healing from Pain to Sobriety
I think that was what I was experiencing was colored by the alcohol, the anxiety, the depression, the hatred, and so I couldn't experience, like you said, the sunset- the sun, you know- like those things were unremarkable because of the state of being that I was in.
Growing up on a Montana reservation, John Sidmore faced unimaginable hardships. His world turned upside down when his mother died suddenly when he was just five years old. This tragic event left him and his younger brother in the care of a man who wasn’t their biological father. Feeling like an outsider, John battled with deep insecurities and sought solace in alcohol, weed, and codependent relationships.
His journey to sobriety is a rollercoaster of heartache and healing, but ultimately one of triumph. In this episode of 'The Courage to Change: A Recovery Podcast', John opens up about the struggles he faced and how his Native American heritage played a pivotal role in his recovery. He talks about the power of community and support in overcoming addiction and how confronting past traumas helped him move forward.
John's story is not just about the pain of addiction but also about the strength of the human spirit and the importance of finding a supportive community. Whether you’re struggling with addiction or know someone who is, John's journey offers a beacon of hope and a reminder that recovery is possible.