Ashley Loeb Blassingame
ckimmich@lionrockrecovery.com (Parham Nematollah, Ashley Loeb Blassingame, Scott Drochelman)
Parham Nematollah: Prenatal Bomb Shelters and Anxiety
Parham Nematollah: Prenatal Bomb Shelters and Anxiety
Parham Nematollah: Prenatal Bomb Shelters and Anxiety
Tuesday 5th July 2022
Hear Parham Nematollah's journey from a war-torn childhood to sobriety on 'The Courage to Change: A Recovery Podcast'.
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Get the buttons here!Parham Nematollah: From War-Torn Childhood to Sobriety
I do believe to my core that there's certain things that my father actually didn't know how to do, but that's even okay.
Imagine growing up amid the chaos of war, where bomb shelters are as familiar as playgrounds. Parham Nematollah's childhood in Iran during the Iran-Iraq war was marked by frequent bombings and constant upheaval. This early trauma, coupled with the stress of moving back and forth between Iran and the US, left him grappling with anxiety and a desperate need to fit in. By age 16, Parham had permanently relocated to the US, but the cultural dissonance only intensified his struggles.
Turning to alcohol and cocaine as coping mechanisms, he hit rock bottom at 25 when he overdosed. This life-altering moment occurred while his mother was in the same hospital for treatment, prompting Parham to question his life choices and their impact on his family. In this episode of 'The Courage to Change: A Recovery Podcast', Parham opens up about his journey from a war-torn childhood to finding sobriety.
He shares how he transformed his life, becoming a Licensed Advanced Alcohol and Drug Counselor and earning a Master’s Degree in Marriage and Family Therapy. Parham's story is a poignant reminder of how intergenerational trauma can shape lives and how compassion and communication can pave the way for healing. His experiences highlight the importance of understanding and breaking multi-generational patterns of dysfunction.
Tune in to hear Parham's inspiring tale of resilience and recovery, offering hope and insights for anyone navigating similar struggles.