LATE BLOOMERS

SORRY I’M LATE: The painful truth about feeling behind in life, love, and work

Jun 11, 2025
Ever feel like you're falling behind in life? Discover the struggles of being a late bloomer, from financial chaos to rocky relationships. Rox shares her journey from overwhelming debt to rebuilding her life with the help of Rich, who empathizes with her challenges. Explore the impact of ADHD and trauma on personal growth. Their candid conversation provides hope, affirming that it's never too late to rewrite your story. For anyone who's ever felt lost or late in their journey, this heartfelt chat reminds you that small steps can lead to significant change.
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ANECDOTE

Debt And Impulsive Spending At 30s

  • Rox Pink describes being mid-30s, deep in debt, unable to pay rent and ashamed of her financial mess.
  • She sold vocals for money and still booked expensive Ubers despite owing rent, showing impulsive overspending.
INSIGHT

Spending As A Dopamine Patch

  • Rox links overspending to chasing a dopamine hit to inject joy into a bleak daily life.
  • That instant pleasure then 'steals' tomorrow's happiness via bills and shutoffs.
ADVICE

Fix Finances With Tiny Steps

  • Rox recommends tiny, concrete steps: open letters, set payment plans, and negotiate with creditors.
  • She stresses that credit repair takes years and to avoid all-or-nothing thinking.
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