Better late than never! Take it from these late bloomers who followed their dreams
We asked NPR's audience to share their late bloomer stories. From Antarctic scientists to zookeepers to children's book authors, there are a lot of late-in-life adventurers out there.
Listen to TED Radio Hour's Late Bloomers episode.
When it comes to creating the life you want, it's better late than never. Last month, we asked NPR's readers and listeners to share what makes them a late bloomer. We received more than 50 messages about resilience and reinvention.
Your stories reminded us that there are a lot of late-in-life adventures out there.
Reader submissions have been edited for clarity and length.
Susan MacGregor
Late Blooming antarctic Scientist
In 1969, I dropped out of college to marry the love of my life. Within a year, Jim was drafted. His soldier's pay didn't cover our expenses, so I
