LATE BLOOMERS ROCK BOTTOM: Why your lowest moments can save your life
Apr 2, 2025
Rich opens up about his harrowing gambling addiction, revealing a shocking £7,000 loss that led him to contemplate his life. Rox shares her chaotic Ibiza bender that shattered her relationships, ultimately guiding her to recovery. Both hosts discuss the transformative power of hitting rock bottom, the shame and struggles they faced, and the strength found in community. They emphasize that those darkest moments can fuel newfound purpose and perseverance. It's a heartfelt reminder that change is possible and you're not alone.
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The Night £7,000 Disappeared
- Rich Pink describes losing £7,000 in 11 minutes while gambling on his phone and feeling suicidal in that moment.
- He credits his children and a bookmaker's deposit block for preventing him from ending his life and triggering change.
Community Breaks Isolation And Shame
- Finding a community reduces shame and reveals you're not uniquely broken.
- Rich found crying at his first GA meeting healing because others shared similar stories.
Take Recovery One Day At A Time
- Don't think of recovery as solving your whole life at once; focus on not gambling tomorrow.
- Seek community early, such as Gamblers Anonymous, to avoid facing the struggle alone.