We live in a world that puts tremendous value on the image of status, or the lack thereof. There’s a reason we are attracted to celebrities & stars, but there’s a reason we’re so dismissive of the “have nots”. Perception is the way WE choose to see things (not necessarily …
For those of us who have, or currently are, engaged in a lifestyle that could lead to prison, we are taught the rules of the game. Unfortunately, the rules we are given are rarely adhered to, not to mention the fact that the rules we are given are obsolete. It …
Hope typically manifests itself on two extremes within prison, 1. Unrealistic delusions; or 2. None at all. I do my best to find middle ground. I believe that you only get what you work for, I allow faith to serve as a motivator, but I like to believe that my …
We’ve all seen or heard the typical stereotypes of prison life, some are true, most aren’t. Yet it seems to me that no one wants to see our humanity, especially the vulnerable side. During my 25yrs of incarceration across 4 different prisons from maximum to medium, one thing remains the …
Strength, character, & dignity are all admirable attributes, but motivation is the driving force behind the above stated. I’ve been incarcerated for 25yrs & counting & motivation is hard to come by. Despite the official mission statements of most DOCs(rehabilitation, corrections, programs etc…) most prisoners are looked at as worthless, …
It’s amazing that after 24 years of being isolated from all your love, I can still find reasons to genuinely smile. As I sit in a medium security prison after spending 19 plus years in maximum security, something so simple as having a window to look out of is such …
