TheLittle Barbershop of Horrorsmight sound like a questionable place to get a haircut at first.
You got Bobs Barbershop, Joes Barbershop…I wanted [my shop] to be different, Bidnersays.
For years, he tried to get clean, but nothing ever seemed to work.
That is, until one night he decided to get a tattoo.
His decision to get inked was impulsive and spontaneous, but ultimately, it changed his life.
I came home and didnt use that night, Bidnerrecalls.
I was stoked to look in the mirror and look at my new tattoo.
From then on, he started getting a new tattoo every few days.
And by the time he made it to his 40th one, he had completely stopped using.
Some people need [Narcotics Anonymous], some people need [Alcoholics Anonymous], Bidnerreflects.
Tattoos seemed to work for me.
His experience even made him consider becoming a tattoo artist himself.
I used to be able to cut my own friends hair.
So, he decided to train to become a barber.
Enrolling in barbering school was intimidating at first, especially after failing to finish high school many years before.
But Bidner overcame his fears and did his best to continue improving his life.
Id never had much education, Darrylexplains.
Im trying to keep growing.
Trying to be the best person I can be.
And after being drug-free for more than five years now, Bidner is living up to that aspiration.
Hopefully it gives them a little inspiration…Becoming a barber changed my life completely.
Its the best thing Ive ever done.
This man experiencing homelessness and addiction got a tattoo and it changed his life.
Now he owns his own Little Barbershop of Horrors and gives free hair cuts to people in need.
