It takes a village to save a life of a neighbor
By Ellie Hanley
Special to The Daily News
I want Kathy Bates to play me in the story of my life.
Many years ago, I zeroed in on Kathy Bates as the perfect woman to play me in the movie called “The Life and Times of Ellie Hanley.” I am not talking about Kathy Bates in “Misery” or “Dolores Claiborne.” And please don’t track to “About Schmidt.” Even with Jack Nicholson, I just can’t do the topless thing.
No, I am recommitting to Kathy Bates in “Harry’s Law.” She defended a young man with a drug problem. She used her heart and the language I need to help people understand recovery from substance abuse.
This month, I mark 11 years as the director of The Alcohol/Drug Abuse Women’s Center. During that time, I have seen more than 1,000 women seize the opportunity to change the trajectory of their lives through treatment. Click here to read the full article.