At some point we lose the narrative that is our life. For some this doesn't happen until moments before death...but for others it happens earlier. Finally, there are those who have not had much of a life narrative. But, in general, we all keep a storyline going. When we lose that plot there is a feeling of emptiness. Depression is like the demon that tells us, "It was all a fairy tale. In truth, life has and always will be a joke."

I believe we have to fight for the narrative and the meaning of our life. I also believe that transformation is possible at any age. I think that those of us who are having a hard time aging must realize that society is not equipped to handle its many problems, and everyone could maybe step up and try to lend a hand to improve the situation.

It isn't only people with MI who suffer as they grow older. I had a neighbor, a widow, and a lovely woman, who was suffering from social isolation. I went to my other neighbors and said if each person on the block committed to visiting her one day of the week she would have visitors every single day. Although they thought it was a good idea, everyone was too busy, of course.

I believe transformation is possible at any age. For the self, the world, and beyond.