Linda Levinson

So can we age with grace? That is up to us! Just recently, I realized my mind is still the same but my physical appearance doesn’t match anymore. Reality has sunk in. Although I actually I think I did know that. But I did not want to really know that, if you know what I mean. Sometimes denial can be a good coping mechanism but I have learned not really when it comes to the aging process. And it is a process. kAmx 92G6 D@>6 DEC@?8 E9@F89ED 23@FE 9@H @=56C A6@A=6 2C6 D66? 3J D@4:6EJ :? 86?6C2=] (6’C6 D66?

If you’re looking for a rewarding opportunity I highly recommend volunteering. My place to go is the homeless shelters. There are so many interesting stories from a diversified group of people there. Many of them have not had the opportunity to tell their story. And they all have one — just like us. kAm~7 4@FCD6 ?@E 2== H2?E E@ D92C6] w@H6G6C[ >2?J 5@] yFDE E@ 36 24<?@H=65865 :D 2 8:7E E@ E96>] %CFDE :D 2 3:8 :DDF6 2?5 E92E E2<6D E:>6 2?5 A2E:6?46] p?5 x 92G6 3@E9 2E E9:D E:>6 :?

Which comes first, addiction or rehabilitation? It’s a silly question, I know. Addiction first, then rehab, then relapse, then addiction, then rehab, etc.. It’s a a vicious circle that never changes. That’s the answer unfortunately. I’m still involved with two rehab facilities out of state and will reference some residents there and their stories. kAm~?6 724:=:EJ :D ;FDE 7@C >6? 2?5 E96 @E96C :D ;FDE 7@C H@>6?] %96 >2;@C:EJ 2C6 4@FCE @C56C65[ @7E6? 7@C A6@A=6 ;FDE C6=62D65 7C@> AC:D@?] |2?J 92G6 366? :?