#12: Cassandra got sober at age 79. What is she doing today at 87 years old?

Our Kickass Boomer of the Day is Cassandra Christenson, a registered nurse back in her younger days, and today, she keeps herself busy with her writing group and involvement with a non-profit she helped form called Nightlight Network. Cassandra has been sober for 7 years and gained her sobriety when she was 79-years-old. Now at 87, Cassandra, part of the silent generation, is silent no more. Join me in this episode and find out why Cassandra is a Kickass Boomer [00:01 – 02:48] Opening Segment I introduce our guest, Cassandra Christenson The influence of the pandemic in Cassandra’s life [02:49 – 07:50] Gaining Sobriety at 79 Cassandra talks about her journey to sobriety The catalyst The challenge of learning technology at her age Learn zoom and stay connected with people [07:51 – 19:40] The Nightlight Network Cassandra shares a story from when she was still working as a nurse The birth of their non-profit organization The Nightlight Network became Cassandra’s mission [19:41 - ] Closing Segment When do you think you’re going to slow down? Living a wonderful life Final words of wisdom from Cassandra How can the Boomer Nation connect with you? Links below   Tweetable Quotes: “Anytime is the right time. And my time could have started when my daughter was 7, and she said, ‘mommy, please don’t drink,’ and I never stopped until I was 79.” – Cassandra Christenson “Have a good time that makes you really happy.” – Cassandra Christenson   Resources Mentioned: Get Sober Stay Sober by Cynthia Perkins   Follow the Nightlight Network on Facebook   ----- BEE BOLD, NOT OLD.  LEAVE A REVIEW and join me on my journey to become and stay a Kickass Boomer! Visit http://kickassboomers.com/ to listen to the previous episodes. Also check us out on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, and LinkedIn.   Email [email protected] and connect with me online and on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, and LinkedIn.