Ashley Loeb Blassingame
ckimmich@lionrockrecovery.com (Kevin Barhydt, Ashley Loeb Blassingame, Christiana Kimmich)
Kevin Barhydt: Abandoned At Birth - An Adoptee’s Story of Hope and Healing from A Life of Abuse and Addiction
Kevin Barhydt: Abandoned At Birth - An Adoptee’s Story of Hope and Healing from A Life of Abuse and Addiction
Kevin Barhydt: Abandoned At Birth - An Adoptee’s Story of Hope and Healing from A Life of Abuse and Addiction
Tuesday 8th December 2020
Kevin Barhydt shares his journey from abandonment and addiction to hope and healing on 'The Courage to Change: A Recovery Podcast'.
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84 minutes
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Ashley Loeb Blassingame
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Sobriety Toolkit
Creative Recovery Journeys
Family Recovery from Addiction
Empowering Recovery Journeys
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Get the buttons here!Kevin Barhydt: Finding Light After Darkness
I'm nowhere near that man anymore and I don't even recognize, you know, that person that I used to be, but mostly I'm really grateful that I've healed in a way where I can talk about this openly, without shame, and that's the word I want to throw out right now.
Ever wondered how someone can turn a life marked by abandonment and addiction into one of hope and healing? Kevin Barhydt’s story is a testament to human resilience. Abandoned at birth, Kevin faced a tumultuous childhood filled with foster care, addiction, and abuse. By his twenties, he was entangled in a dangerous lifestyle of drug dealing and prostitution. Yet, Kevin's journey didn’t end there.
In this gripping episode of 'The Courage to Change: A Recovery Podcast', he opens up about his path to recovery and the transformative power of healing. Kevin’s YouTube channel has become a sanctuary for survivors of addiction, abandonment, adoption, and child sexual abuse, offering a safe space to explore their healing journeys. He shares candid insights into the complexities of the foster care system and adoption, shedding light on often overlooked issues.
Kevin also talks about hitting rock bottom and the pivotal moments that led him to seek change. His story is not just about personal recovery but also about inspiring others to find their own paths to healing. This episode is a raw and heartfelt conversation that will leave you feeling hopeful and motivated.