Sleeping on the Floor: Why I Thought Adulthood Meant Doing It Alone

I had a college degree, my first professional job, and an apartment in Tallahassee. What I didn’t have was a bed—or the understanding that asking for help was still an option. In this episode of IN THE KNOW with Tony Reeves, I revisit the days of televisions on the floor, bare rooms, and the belief that being a grown-up meant figuring everything out myself. Looking back, I recognize how much that belief affected my quality of life. It’s a personal reflection on independence, accepting support, and helping the next generation build a foundation that includes more than a job and a place to live. Continue the reflection: Have you ever been so focused on handling a new chapter that you barely noticed how much your life had changed? Explore my short memoir, Fresh Start: Sometimes You Don’t Know You’ve Started Over Until You’re Already There. 👉 Get your copy of Fresh Start Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/in-the-know-with-tony-reeves--5596987/support .