# https://prisonfriendship.com > Building meaningful prison friendships through safe, searchable online profiles ## Posts - [This is how I fight my battles!!!](https://prisonfriendship.com/this-is-how-i-fight-my-battles/): “My mission was contradiction to living; I had a different goal. I felt that my soul was sold; Until my destiny put my death on hold; …And I had to get real with me… The person behind my anger mask sought revenge; I used to love to fight. My wall […] - [Mass Incarceration; The New Plantation](https://prisonfriendship.com/mass-incarceration-the-new-plantation/): 31 years I’ve been incarcerated in these prisons –better known as modernized plantations -giving these folks more of my life than I care to admit. I’m trying to figure out why the governor, Mike Dewine, of Ohio, as well as the director of DRC, Anette Chambers-Smith, has not taken the […] - [We all matter to someone!!!](https://prisonfriendship.com/we-all-matter-to-someone/) - [In Jesus' Name that I pray](https://prisonfriendship.com/in-jesus-name-that-i-pray/): “Lord, I apologize for how I’ve been acting lately. I know I’ve been falling short. And some may think I’m faking. Lord, You deserve the best… But I’ve been giving You crap. I’m sorry I put You second; Your Spirit just drew me back. I say that I post on […] - ["Forever Linked - Jason, The Man & Inmate A350842"](https://prisonfriendship.com/forever-linked-jason-the-man-and-inmate-a350842/): Hello, my name is Jason, also Ohio Inmate #a350842. I have to start with stating both my name and inmate number because many people have a hard time separating the two. Many people prejudge me because of the inmate number that’s attached to my name, refusing to take the time […] - [Lesson learned](https://prisonfriendship.com/lesson-learned/): What’s good my people? I just received some startling info about the non-violent offenders that seem to love coming back and fourth to these toilets that we currently reside in. I’ve been in my toilet for over 2 and a half decades for something that I did not do, and […] - [When Good Goes Bad](https://prisonfriendship.com/when-good-goes-bad/): Hey there everybody. I know you’ve been watching the local & world news. I was Taken back to the 1968 riots with the Black Panther Party. I don’t know if you watched the riot events unfold across the country about the killing of a cuffed unarmed black man, that was […] - [God made us to love, not hate](https://prisonfriendship.com/god-made-us-to-love-not-hate/): I heard my friend tell his16yr old son, go out there and get you a girl, but don’t bring no white girl home. I asked him why would he tell his son that? His reply was my mom told me not to bring no white girl home, and in this […] - [I Can't Breathe...Either! By Shawn Hawkins](https://prisonfriendship.com/i-cant-breathe/): I tried to breathe but White wouldn’t let me. I tried to fill my lungs with all that was precious but White said no. I tried to live but White couldn’t accept such a thing. I tried to breathe again but the rope was against it. I tried… I tried […] - [Protest & Pain!](https://prisonfriendship.com/protest-pain/): What hasn’t already been expressed about the recent -deliberate- death/murder of George Floyd, or those of the past who have suffered the same fate? What hasn’t already been felt at the soul level when watching the news of that horrific video footage of yet another Black Man murdered at the […] - [Be Safe!](https://prisonfriendship.com/be-safe/): I was talking to friends about what’s going on in the world with the virus that has people scared and wondering how is this going to end I realize that we are all scared of getting sick and possibly dying, no-one wants neither. But I have witnessed from first-hand the […] - [How Am I Perceived?](https://prisonfriendship.com/how-am-i-perceived/): I was sitting in a classroom learning about a program IDOC wanted to implement, and the counselor explaining the program was about making promises, stated, “You’re trying to teach grown men who haven’t developed the moral aptitude for this subject…” That made me question, more than usual, how are we in prison perceived? I know we can be viewed as conniving, manipulative, and amoral, but to hear it aloud brought a deeper level of contemplation. Individuals in prison are not amoral; we may have developed twisted means of moral application, but we are moral beings. We have a sense of honor, […] - [The Power of Perception](https://prisonfriendship.com/the-power-of-perception/): 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 the way they are). At the beginning of the 20th century the New Thought movement was starting to take form. They taught that the mind & how we think shapes our reality. I personally agree with this, this understanding informs my perception. Confidence, intelligence, & a degree of fearlessness will carry […] - [Transformation is a process](https://prisonfriendship.com/transformation-is-a-process/): Life has taught me that it is not wise to judge a book by it’s cover. Doing so you might be denying yourself a good read which can turn into a life lesson or life altering experience. In the same manner it is easy for most people to judge an individuals character based on the situation or circumstances that lead to his/her incarceration. Some of us are better because we have had the opportunity to reflect and in-turn correct the behaviour that lead us here. Change is automatic transformation is a process that takes time! For most of us we have […] - [True Colors](https://prisonfriendship.com/true-colors/): According to Webster’s New World Dictionary, the word arrogant means full of unwarranted pride and self-importance. Where does this come from? Where do people get the idea that they are better than someone else? I ask myself if I come off as arrogant and my answer no. There are times when I wrestle with my pride, however, it is never unwarranted. Also, I think of my own self-importance. I want to feel important, but I don’t need to feel important. I also don’t put others down to make myself feel better about myself. In my limited view of the world, there […] - [DESTINED 4 GREATNESS](https://prisonfriendship.com/destined-4-greatness-from-da-cell-2-da-treet/): DESTINED 4 GREATNESS FROM DA CELL$ 2 DA $TREET$ Right now it’s 4 in the morning and I’m laying here meditating and marinating getting my mind right for today’s set of challenges and obstacles and wanted to send some Positive and Powerful Vibes and Energy out into the World.I am so Focused on getting Released from prison and starting the next Chapter of My Life and just Creating Opportunities and Moments to Connect wit People in a way that Impacts and Influences our Lives in an Inspirational and Motivational way because it seems from my vantage point there is so much […] - [Being Better Despite Being Lonely](https://prisonfriendship.com/being-lonely/): Eight years ago this month, the 7th of February to be exact, I got arrested for my crime. I know what I did was wrong and have come to that conclusion because I got help. After meeting many people I have learned how to better conduct myself. Being in prison automatically makes me a criminal, but I’d just like to say that I’ve not always been one. Having a tablet while doing time is a privilege. I stay connected with my family and that’s awesome. I’m still waiting to connect with new people, because I haven’t had a pen pal to […] - [Obey a usurper](https://prisonfriendship.com/obey-a-usurper/): I don’t like to view myself as better than anyone or as a zealot of sorts but I truly believe in the Holy and Just Gods of my ancestors. yet I am continually sickened by their actions and the actions of the world as a whole for being so gullible that they allow the overseer’s to control and condemn the core values that we seek to solidify within or communities and with our children so that at some point the error can be corrected or the cause!eliminated at the source on this side of the wire. I am continually sickened by […] - [My words Author: The Painter](https://prisonfriendship.com/the-painter/): Title: My words Author: The Painter I love woman , woman love meas if she’s my mother .She has these signs of intuition, that keeps me safe and she picks me up away from all drama….I love woman , woman loves meas if she’s my sister , who loves me like I’m her brother, before I become a lover, a king from a queen of another….I love woman , woman love me ….an she ask , KING!WHY DO YOU DO WHAT YOU DO FOR WEALTH!an she ask, KING! WHY DO YOU INHALE STUFF INTO YOUR BODY THAT’LL DAMAGE YOUR HEALTH!an she […] - [A Healthy Me In Every Way](https://prisonfriendship.com/a-healthy-me-in-every-way/): As I reflect on the life I’ve lived, the decisions I’ve made and the benefits & consequences of the choices I’ve made… I’ve concluded I always wanted to be included, accepted and recognized. Is that the thinking of all men? Sure, we think we don’t care what people think of us, yet, we tend to check mirrors, spend stacks on brands and our appearance. In some cases this becomes unhealthy and can impact us the opposite of what we hoped for. In the months leading up to my arrest I was surrounded by people who I thought accepted me for me […] - [A New Year... A New Day](https://prisonfriendship.com/a-new-day/): Happy New Year to all! Some people say it’s all the same… A New Year…A New Day… Same ole thing. I tend to disagree. I’ve seen big changes in myself, physically as well as mentally & emotionally. A lot of that comes from feeding the mind through educational materials, as well as creating some artwork. When I really dedicate myself to some new talents I’ve honed in on… I can really create some neat stuff. I’m trying different steps to achieve a different result. Doing the same things don’t work for me. Lol! I hope your New Year’s resolutions have come […] - [Prison Time](https://prisonfriendship.com/prison-time/): Doing time in prison is hard. You got inmates hurting and killing each other, inmates hurting and killing staff, and officers hurting us. Like does anybody know when this will stop? Don’t nobody know? This crap has been going on for years, and everybody knows that. Our family doesn’t really know what goes on behind these walls. All of the inhumane stuff and violation of our rights is really incomprehensible to anyone who hasn’t experienced it. As soon as we try to file any kind of grievances they always come up missing or we get no response. It’s time for the […] - [GAME (Gaining All Meaningful Education)](https://prisonfriendship.com/game/): 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 took a 90yr prison sentence for me to realize that the real game is played on a much deeper level. We battle over trivial things like hood turf, colors, or pseudo street ties. To be honest, we’re not even on the playing field when it comes to the game. I believe […] - [Truth in Sentencing Act](https://prisonfriendship.com/sentencing-act/): From 1996-2000 The United States Government dangled $3.95 billion in front of states that passed tough on crime laws. States, including Illinois thirsty for those federal dollars responded with tougher laws such as the Truth in Sentencing Act which made those convicted of violent crimes serve 100% of their sentences. During the debate on the T.I.S.A. in the House and Senate,the Illinois legislature did not debate the behavioral, psychological or social characteristics of emerging adults(those under the age of 21). Today, it is well known that in the courts of Illinois and across the country that the human brain does not […] - [Outside the box](https://prisonfriendship.com/outside-the-box/): To start off the new year, I’d like to talk about what my goals for the future are. I’m going to continue my workouts, drawings, and plan on keeping my blog updated. During this year I hope to hear from a lawyer to help reduce my sentence in resentencing. In February I will complete 8 years behind bars, I believe to have recovered my mental health. All I can do now is keep doing what I’m doing and look forward to what is to come. The way to achieve something is to look at your situation from outside the box. Imagination […] - [Our Thoughts](https://prisonfriendship.com/our-thoughts/): All that we are is made up of our thoughts; it is founded in our thoughts, it is made up of our thoughts. If a man/woman speaks or acts with a pure thought, happiness will follow him/her, like a shadow that never leaves him/her. “Dhammapada” Image by Gerd Altmann from Pixabay - [2023 - New year, New people, New Connections](https://prisonfriendship.com/2023-2/): 2023 is my year. Year of new things and new people. Year to make new connections and build friendships to last a lifetime. Come be my new friend and let’s explore 2023 together. Image by Gerd Altmann from Pixabay - [I Dream](https://prisonfriendship.com/i-dream/): I dream,I dream of a day of success, a day when poverty and struggle no longer exists in my life.But it’s just a dream some say! An unreachable goal! They say I dream too BIG!These are the words of a dreamless fool with no destination.So I laugh, and hold fast — I hold fast to my dreams of ambition that will help me achieve my true mission, because I have a vision. A vision that continuously stimulates my dreams and converts them into reality!Because if my dreams die… I die! And my vision is lost forever leaving my wings as broken […] - [A Healthy Body](https://prisonfriendship.com/a-healthy-body/): A body at rest, stays at rest. A body in motion, stays in motion. Can’t stop, won’t stop… is the motto for me to stay younger. If I lift weights, eat lots, rest… I’ll get big and strong. That’s what I wanted. My body type makes me feel like I need to do cardio. I’ll do up downs & running. The best of both worlds for me is cross fit. In a few months I’ll start cross fit. What do you think? BIld av LouisBauer från Pixabay - [Meaning of Mercy](https://prisonfriendship.com/meaning-of-mercy/): A question that has been reappearing in various forms lately is, “What do you want out of life?”; it is usually preceded by, “Keep in mind, you’ve spent most of your life behind bars.” This question has caused quite a few bouts of intense meditation, and thought I might share the results. The answer to that question has evolved a lot over time; in my early 20’s – money, late20’s – success, early 30’s – freedom. Now, my perspective is a little more in the long-term, and in my late 30’s, looking at 40 – having spent so many years locked […] - [PAIN WON'T DISCRIMINATE](https://prisonfriendship.com/pain-wont-discriminate/): “Been through a lot of pain in my life and I pray the lord take it all away…” – Kevin Gates, in his song Change Lanes Rapping with this genuine gritty raw uncut emotion, Kevin Gates’ songs always have this amazing ability to speak directly to me. A symphony for the broken. His words reach deep down into my soul, hit every nerve on the way there, and leave me with an overwhelming need for introspection. A mirror of sorts. My life… different words… all the same. Funny – to some – that a 40-something white guy who has never been […] - [My last message](https://prisonfriendship.com/my-last-message/): This is my last message, due to my subscription with Prison Friendship ending at year’s end. For those who took serious all of what I tried to inform, I thank you for having the open minds you have in order to see a different spectrum; take what may have been learned and spread the knowledge. Of all things, stay positive and give positive. I’ll try renewing my subscription, but securing finance in prison without outside help is difficult, but I’ll nonetheless try. Blessings to all of you. I’m still in hopes of hearing from some friends. 🙂 - [Building Bridges](https://prisonfriendship.com/building-bridges/): Hello World, Even from the confines of prison my eyes can truly see how the advances of technology have caused society to grow apart. Gone are the days of human to human contact, now it’s just the human to screen connect. Reach out to family, friends, remove the “walls” technology has created by building actual bridges that’ll lead to human interactions. Life is short. – Jerome - [Reaching Out w/Hope](https://prisonfriendship.com/reaching-out/): 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 faith is rooted in reality. This journey has been difficult to say the least, but it has yielded some beneficial rewards. I’ve sacrificed to educate myself & it has paid off. I’ve learned to finally accept my & be comfortable with who I am as a person(not an easy thing to […] - [Some Holiday Joy](https://prisonfriendship.com/some-holiday-joy/): This season is winter which makes it cold. The holidays make it lonely if there’s no one to hold. When you put them together it makes a man in my current position cold and lonely. So think of me and send some joy my way,to brighten up my life by wrapping your warm caring arms around me to rid me of the holiday pressure of loneliness. That your loving joy may melt the winter snow away and bring in a very Happy NewYear full of sunshine from a special Malkia(queen) who has a heart that cares to spread a little loving […] - [Unbreakable](https://prisonfriendship.com/unbreakable/): Over these fifteen years in prison, I’ve witnessed things that many could only imagine. I sit and write this & congratulate myself on not becoming a lost soul. When I say lost, I mean someone who has let the time take over them to the point that they become mentally and sometimes physically unrecognizable as the person that they once were prior to incarceration. I came into prison at the young age of seventeen and I remember thinking, how am I going to manage to do this sentence that I was given? Now I look back and smile because now I’m […] - [Unsure](https://prisonfriendship.com/unsure/): Being able to decipher the mysteries of the heart leads us to a path of great fortune. The cognitive competence of our consciousness will provide restoration to our soul and balance the structure of unsure thoughts we try to hide in the backs of our minds. BIld av FETHI BOUHAOUCHINE från Pixabay - [Ordinary Thoughts](https://prisonfriendship.com/ordinary-thoughts/): First things first… Happy Holidays to all & to all good night. haha The season can be tough in this kinda place. But it’s good in the long run to appreciate what I’ve lost and how to eliminate a repeat of my indiscretions in the future. It’s crazy how much time you have to think in here. I guess that’s the point… I guess that’s the point as much as possible to keep busy mentally & physically. When you tend to be hyperactive it’s never enough to do in here. I’m seeing now that hyperactivity was the root of my problems. […] - [Cruel and Unusual](https://prisonfriendship.com/cruel-and-unusual/): On 10-8-22 I had a mental health breakdown. I had a vision that was real. It hurt my soul. I mean I saw it clear as day and I was locked up and couldn’t help or protect mine. See when you are experiencing something like this in the state joint in I.D.O.C, people just oppress you. You’re here and I’m out of my body and crying for help. I got written up for a staff assault ticket and an emergency transfer out of my joint. They put me in a naked room with feces on the wall and a mat on […] - [Define Relationships](https://prisonfriendship.com/relationships/): What constitutes healthy relationships? When I say ” relationships, ” I mean romantically intimate human interaction, and there are many ways these relationships are had. An array of needs must be fulfilled in our relationships to be happy, though the convention, it is difficult to have them all fulfilled by a single person. Some find contentment, accepting that some needs won’t be fulfilled, others don’t; some are in constant search for the perfect intimate connection, by any means. Watching the show, ” Seeking Sister-Wife ” on TLC, I saw a man searching for a second wife, and his wife wanting a […] - [Ready to connect](https://prisonfriendship.com/ready-to-connect/): What’s up ladies? Who out there is single and looking for a good down to earth man??A Lot of times women say they are looking for a good man or where are the good men.Well here I am staring you in the face!! I’ve been on this site for awhile and have not been successful in meeting a woman thats ready to connect which is shocking because I’m handsome, down to earth, educated and as long as you can look past my incarceration and not judge you have yourself a good down to earth man. If you would like to build […] - [They called me monster](https://prisonfriendship.com/monster/): In what word would you describe yourself? And would others see you in the same light or cast you in the shade? I've been called many names and described in many word's as "son" or "brother" but the one that registered the most is when I was called a "MONSTER"... Imagine being at a young age and hearing how people considered you a lost cause and even worse they consider you a monster. It's said so often that you actually start thinking " I AM A MONSTER ". Then you enter prison as a kid and are surrounded by real monsters. […] - [Today](https://prisonfriendship.com/today/): Today upon stepping out my cell I felt like I was in the matrix, but was I really plugged-in? The walking dead comes to mind as well with a side order of X-files. For dessert I had a piece of the outer-limits pie. Prison as you can see comes in many shapes and sizes masks and disguises. This reality doesn’t take too much. Photo by Phakphoom Srinorajan on Unsplash - [Just a Good Ole Country Boy](https://prisonfriendship.com/just-a-good-ole-country-boy/): There’s more to life than just working and being productive such as my qualities of knowing how to cook great food, clean and enjoy spending time with kids as I have a daughter. Cleanliness is a must because I have OCD (haha). It’s just easier to live in a clean and organized environment. I didn’t graduate high school, but I received my GED and then got hands-on education in many trades, so I guess you can call me a handyman. Yes, I even know plumbing, but I’m not the guy with the butt crack showing type. LoL The music I love the most is country and hip hop, but […] - [Pride](https://prisonfriendship.com/pride/): Have you ever been in a situation where you really wanted to just turn & walk away? My pride has held me captive to myself for many years. I’ve finally realized as well as comprehend, that no one can make me do anything! Most of the trouble I’ve gotten into has been because I was too immature to put my pride to the side. The older I get, the more clear things become to me. Yes, I’m very prideful; however, these days I know which battles are worth standing up for & which ones are just foolish pride clouding my better […] - [The Grass isn't Always Greener.](https://prisonfriendship.com/the-grass-isnt-always-greener/): The grass isn’t always greener on the other side. In life, there are times when we always look to find something better, something different or want change. Throughout my life, I have observed this in relationships and friendship between people. Why is it in life, most of us tend to see the negative in our partners or our friends? When we have an argument with someone, we tend to point out all of the negatives and never consider the good in the other person. We may try to move away from the relationship with that person in order to find something […] - [Recommended](https://prisonfriendship.com/recommended/): I would like to thank you for staying true,Home Gardens taught me what I needed in order to livein Woodcrest.Nothing can prepare a person for a life in prison,I think of it as being stuck at school 24/7. My new found friends in Prison have helped me,I’m more direct on decision making, and can now help others.I have a job in Prison that’s called a Porter.I wake up early every day to help pass out breakfast.I’m looking forward to my release date since I’m halfway there. I can’t plan for when I’m out because nothing is promised. Green is my favorite […] - [Evolution](https://prisonfriendship.com/evolution/): What we do with the situations we put ourselves in will determine who we become when we come out of them. I’ve tried to become a man and have something to show for my time away from society. I’m in the process of publishing a book I wrote and I’m learning to write a screenplay. My evolution is in its 15th year and I’m just getting started. If anyone has experience in these fields, any advice or help would be welcomed. Thanks! Photo by hannah grace on Unsplash - [Message of upliftment](https://prisonfriendship.com/message-of-upliftment/): Greetings, all. Its almost guaranteed that we’ve all endured a hardship or two, and some (if not most) have come through it, becoming better people while some have stayed who they were, and some becoming worse; however, this is something we all should know by now: “let go of ANY pain triumphed through because holding on continues to hurt you, causing you to hurt who and what’s around you”. Besides, if you don’t let it go, you haven’t really triumphed ” through” it then, have you? Also know this – regardless of who you are when you get through pain, NEVER […] - [Play another slow jam](https://prisonfriendship.com/play-another-slow-jam/): 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 same, Slow Jams! That’s right, slow jams. As an old head(40+) I tend to listen to the classics from the 70’s-90’s, constantly going back in my mind to the good ol’ days. Slow jam Sunday is mandatory, no matter your race, affiliation, hood, etc… we all lay back and chill on […] - [Making of a Convict](https://prisonfriendship.com/making-of-a-convict/): In prison we endure things no-one should, and it changes us. I don’t mean to say prison isn’t necessary, sometimes it is, but we must view its necessity through another lens. What we are subjected to today is because of a compilation of systemic failures over a long period of time. You say we deserve what we get for committing crimes, that lack of empathy shows how much is misunderstood. First, the majority of us aren’t just perpetrators of crime, we’ve been victims. The phrase, ‘ violence begets violence ‘ isn’t only a cliché, it boils a complex issue down to […] - [Going through pain](https://prisonfriendship.com/going-through-pain/): Greetings, all. Its almost guaranteed that we’ve all endured a hardship or two, and some (if not most) have come through it, becoming better people while some have stayed who they were, and some becoming worse; however, this is something we all should know by now: “let go of ANY pain triumphed through because holding on continues to hurt you, causing you to hurt who and what’s around you”. Besides, if you don’t let it go, you haven’t really triumphed ” through” it then, have you? Also know this – regardless of who you are when you get through pain, NEVER […] - [Could You Be The One For Me?](https://prisonfriendship.com/could-you-be-the-one/): Could you be the one for mecould you be my friendcould it be, after all this timefate is going to be kind Could you be the one for methe one to help me forgetthe woman that broke myheart, my soul. You tell me that I’m cutesomething I’ve never heardBut the one still lives herein my mind that couldn’tspare a kind word. It’s going to be hard toforget and pick up the piecesshe left, could you be theone to teach me how to loveagain and forget? Could you be the one to comeand heal my broken heart?Are you willing to piece togetherwhat […] - [I need help](https://prisonfriendship.com/i-need-help/): I’ve been getting to know myself and most would say I’m narcissistic! I don’t agree with that at all but I tried to see things from a different way. I have a girl who means the whole world to me… her name is Jenni and she’s from Finland. I love her with everything in me and I’ve made mistake after mistake. I’m not perfect at all, not even close but it’s like she really expects me to be. I was able to find love with her but the distance is killing us… I admit I was cold to her at times […] - [The game is to be sold, not told](https://prisonfriendship.com/the-game-is-to-be-sold-not-told/): The game is to be sold, not told. That is a mantra a lot of prisoners follow. It is one I followed down the path of writing the books I have. But has it hurt me in the long run? And does it hurt prisoners in the long run? Let me give you an example. The other day a young guy asked me what was the best pick-up line I’d use on a female I saw? I told him I don’t use phony pick-up lines. But if I did I would tell her, “When I get out I’m going to get […] - [Limitless](https://prisonfriendship.com/limitless/): “Success”! Do you have everything you’ve ever wanted? Do you know what makes you happy? Can you write down a detailed list of your most treasured values? What do you really want in this life? Most people consider themselves to be self-aware. Most believe they know what they value most, but few actually do. 14% of Americans say they have goals, 4% write their goals down and only 1% of Americans write their goals down and go over them every single day. Guess which 1% of Americans those are? The richest 1% of Americans in the country. Think about it; we […] - [My Life in Prison](https://prisonfriendship.com/my-life-in-prison/): It’s 6:30 am. I’m up getting ready to drink coffee and start my weekly routines by 7am. I take Saturday & Sunday off for rest days. After that I shower and get dressed and do all I can to stay busy, as well as my other daily rituals. I love to watch TV. My favorite shows are Yellowstone, Snowfall, Animal Kingdom, Myans and Claws. I also love movies, so every time they play new release films I’m bunked up and don’t want to be disturbed. I draw daily, tattoo, listen to music and write lyrics. A life of a tattoo & […] - [Public Service Announcement](https://prisonfriendship.com/public-service-announcement/): The daily mistreatment that myself and others are enduring here at Menard Corr. Center is well below humane. Medical, mental health, safety and security are NOT priorities. This is not a cry for help. I’m begging for someone, anyone to just make a call to the Governor of the State of Illinois. Also, contact the Department of Justice and let someone know that we are not getting the recommended yard time guaranteed to us here at Menard Corr. Center. We are not supposed to get long term segregation sentences anymore, but I received 90 days solitary confinement for defending myself in […] - [Fresh Start](https://prisonfriendship.com/fresh-start/): Hey, it’s crazy how things turn out. I was raised with family first values, but ever since I got locked up those I thought I shared that same bond with got ghost when I needed them most. Being a real solid brotha seems to just get you hurt by those closest to you. REAL is really a minority and I’m a member of its society. Calling them they always said, “I/we love you”, but love is actually an action, not just said or spoken. Recently my Grandpa passed and it made me realize I had to cut people out of my […] - [Motivation](https://prisonfriendship.com/motivation/): 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, subhuman throwaways unworthy of hope. Yet we find a way out of no way! When I came to prison back in 1998 I wasn’t allowed to get my GED because I had too much time & I could read & write at an adult level. There were no programs available. With […] - [Poetry is Self Healing Passion](https://prisonfriendship.com/poetry-is-self-healing/): Blessings come in many disguises,That God done in love devises.And sickness or throughout doubts which we dread so much,Can bring a very healing touch.For often on the wings of pain,the peace we sought before was in vain.Will come to us with sweet surprise,For God is merciful and wise.And through long hours of tribulation,God gives us time for meditation.And no sickness can be counted as loss,That teaches us to reveal our cross. #StayWoke BIld av Jeff Jacobs från Pixabay - [Change comes from the Individual](https://prisonfriendship.com/change-comes-from-the-individual/): We can go through our life chasing the fast money and taking the risk that comes with it. It’s all fun and games until we are shot or spend decades in prison. I’ve been in prison since I was 18 years old. I had the glory and the fame that came with it. The lifestyle will only lead you to a certain destination. Death or prison is a certain outcome. Only you can change your outcome from the choices you make. Don’t waste your life for the small things that don’t matter. Change your beliefs & values and you change the […] - [A Poem for Grandma](https://prisonfriendship.com/a-poem-for-grandma/): If I haven’t found the proper wordsto express how much I appreciateevery time you make me feel lovedwhen I don’t feel loved at all…Or how you always warmed my heartwhen I thought the warmness left my heart,I wanted to take the timeand say thank you Grandma.for showing me you carewhen others could care less about me.I wanted to take the timeand say I appreciate you Grandmafor every momentyou have taken to show methat I have a place in your family.I just wanted to sayI love you Grandma! Photo by Manny Becerra on Unsplash - [My Story - Rachelle Woodard #149146](https://prisonfriendship.com/my-story/): On to the first case which occurred when I Rachelle Woodard was 16 when I was raped by a government agency my sexual rights were violated in 1994 by a officer. My second case in 2019 while I was in custody of Arizona Maricopa County Sheriff’s Department failed to follow the proper medical procedures by the Arizona State Law while I was in custody. I Rachelle Woodard was pregnant an was in pain which meant I was in labor an instead of them calling in ambulances they gave me a trash can to miscarry in. These government agencies and their officers […] - [Source of Growth](https://prisonfriendship.com/source-of-growth/): What is pain?What’s love?Are they one and the same?Or just sometimes intertwined in one another?Which one is greater?What would you say?If I told you neither,you need bothIn order to experience true growth. BIld av Pexels från Pixabay - [Current Status](https://prisonfriendship.com/current-status/): So, there are federal rules and guidelines that strictly prohibit prolonged confinement in prison institutions. Yet, here in Pinckneyville Correctional Center, they have us on a 23 hour, 40 minute lockdown per day. Literally, we only get 20 minutes a day out of the cell! We were just notified that until further notice, we’ll have NO out of cell time! This is a complete violation of the rules, and a complete f*ck you to the inmates’ well being, as well as their superiors’ laws. Any and everyone who sees this, PLEASE contact Illinois’ prison director and alert him to what’s taking […] - [Tru Action](https://prisonfriendship.com/tru-action/): To hold accountability, for doing wrong is a must,To stand like a Tru man, and honour what’s right and just If man’s law is broken, no matter one’s moral thoughtwe must accept any consequence, and argue law we must not. At the mercy of the court, I’ll hand the judgment of my debt, trusting the judge to be fair, I’ll not allow myself to fret. Knowing those I love will wait, and thy honor in my kindred will stand, I’ll stay strong moving forward, and when done live my life as planned. Family and Folk my attention full, nothing else in […] - [Carry on Wayward Son](https://prisonfriendship.com/carry-on-wayward-son/): I was twenty-six when I got arrested. I felt anger and sadness when I was being handcuffed. Sadness not for myself, but for my family. My brothers, my Dad and Mom, they needed me. They needed me and I let them down. I’m the oldest of four brothers. It kills me that I can’t be there for them. I did over two years in the Will County Jail fighting my case. All the while my family praying for my release. I lost. I was sentenced to 18 years in IDOC. I didn’t just lose my case, I lost my family. I […] - [Young Adult Sentencing](https://prisonfriendship.com/young-adult/): It is well known by lawmakers and judges in Illinois and across this country that the qualities that distinguish juveniles from adults do not disappear when an individual turns 18 years old. Research in neurobiology and developmental psychology has shown that the brain doesn’t finish developing until the mid 20s. Thus, 18 year old’s are more similar to adolescents than fully mature adults in important ways. They are more susceptible to peer pressure, less future oriented and more volatile in emotionally charged settings. However, when a “young adult” 18-21 years old is using this brain science in open court not to […] - [Can the Soul Grow?](https://prisonfriendship.com/can-the-soul-grow/): I ran across this question in a discussion group dealing with relationships. We started with defining what a relationship with self looks like. Body, mind, and soul became front line characteristics. By looking at how to respect and cultivate self, we found out that many people confused mind with soul. Knowledge and wisdom, are they mental or soulful? Can they be both? I ask that you think about what makes a soul? How can you respect or cultivate the soul? Our group came up with a bunch of things that fell into both mind and soul. For some reasons I find […] - [Writing letters](https://prisonfriendship.com/writing-letters/): There was a time when I despised writing letters, though I really enjoyed getting to know people, the process became monotonous and tiresome. Over the years I’ve written to many people from a variety of ages, and an army of cultures; close friends, family and distant strangers. It seems as if, in an age of minimalist writing, text messaging and social media (with its sometimes limited character use), the art of correspondence has evolved into a collection of short outbursts and requests, it has lost the poetic ebb and flow that was once necessary to entertain and connect. Language can paint […] - [Guilty No Matter What](https://prisonfriendship.com/guilty-no-matter-what/): This is the everyday practice of most max security adjustment committee/hearing boards for disciplinary tickets in the Illinois Department of Corruption. The members of the Adjustment Committee are normally made up of a Lieutenant and a minority corrections officer. Who is nine times outta ten related to friends with or a relationship with other security staff at that facility. So they have this code of unity. The members of the adjustment committee will almost always find the individual in custody guilty of an offense. Even if/when the individual has exonerating evidence. The adjustment committee members refuse to go against their co-workers […] - [This side of the fence](https://prisonfriendship.com/this-side-of-the-fence/): Exercising & Executing Greatness & Black Excellence on a daily, weekly, monthly, yearly and lifely basis no matter the time,day, place or situation. It’s truly never about where you are and truly about who you are. Most people take shots at people on this side of the fence and try to paint a picture that it’s impossible for them to paint because they don’t have a clue or idea what it’s like on any level on this side of the fence. There are Extraordinary & Dynamic people all over the world and it takes one to know one, to feel one, […] - [Through the shadow](https://prisonfriendship.com/through-the-shadow/): A child’s friend yet an enemy none the less. A creator of love yet eager to oppress. Like pestilence on the raging wind’s damnation is what it seeks. like the mighty thinker yet ever more silent my seed comes to life clinging as a parasite shall to life all around it.To look at me one could never say that I pose a threat in any form or in any way. Thus through the shadow I crawl as silent as a wraith ever present in the mind corroding the spectrum of thought with imagery of another life unforetold\\the leech\\Author John.”Red Ulf.Flokisson”.Howland©2022-A$YLUMART$™- Photo […] - [PLACE IN ME](https://prisonfriendship.com/place-in-me/): SEE THERE’S THISPLACE IN ME WHEREYOUR FINGERPRINTSSTILL REST, YOURKISSES STILL LINGER,AND YOUR WHISPERSSOFTLY ECHO. ITS THEPLACE A PARTOF YOU WILL FOREVERBE APART OF ME. Image by Jackson David from Pixabay - [Never Give Up](https://prisonfriendship.com/never-give-up-2/): Twenty-three years ago the judge told a very young me I’d never walk the streets again. A lot of guys would give up after that. Not me. I decided to try and do better, and be better. Here I sit years later, author of many books that help prisoners build better lives. On my journey I had the opportunity to be mentored by the late, great Zig Ziglar before he passed away. He encouraged me to keep writing. One of my favorite quotes from Zig is: “People often say that motivation doesn’t last. Well, neither does bathing – that’s why we […] - [Therapy and Paxil](https://prisonfriendship.com/therapy-and-paxil/): I don’t believe in god. My happiness, my well-being, will never be left up to an entity that I have to have blind faith in. I’d rather put my faith into something more concrete… like therapy and paxil. I do, however, respect all faiths and belief systems. Of course, this respect comes with caveats: said faith/belief system has to be practiced in a morally sound fashion, is not being used to infringe upon other’s beliefs/lives, and, very importantly, is not being forced into every single conversation. I know, I know, that’s asking a lot from today’s cult…I mean, religious sector. Whatever! […] - [Love Wars](https://prisonfriendship.com/love-wars/): Love Wars make the world go crazy every time u turn on the TV. It’s like the world is mad, but it just goesdown hill. Love wars. All we know is kill young, pop pills, drink beer, girls, where to pay the bills. Love wars. Tryin to get money to steal and the law is the law you know how that news tell lies. Love wars. When we going yo open our eyes, but must a black man in prison? Love wars. I hope I just save some time and lives. Photo by White.Rainforest ∙ 易雨白林. on Unsplash - [LIFE](https://prisonfriendship.com/life/): Life is way too real right now to be unfocused. It’s time to set goals and execute. We are all Kings & Queens and it’s on you to align with self which will give you the confidence to achieve anything. Your reality is totally up to you. Believe!First you have to take full responsibility for what happens in your life. As long as you keep blaming others for your mishaps you are not in control of your life. “If he or she can do it, I can do it!”. “Simple”! Everybody is born with 2 eyes. It’s on what you choose […] - [False promises](https://prisonfriendship.com/false-promises/): This is for all the solid people who keep their word. Salute to you for always honoring your word. Some people can’t understand the totality from the fall out from breaking your word. Once you give me your word & agree, there is no going back on your word and if you don’t think everything will be the same going forward. No! Nowadays people are just  taking & making false promises. You don’t know who to believe sometimes. Make sure when you give your word you keep it no matter what it involves. Don’t get me wrong, I understand that things […] - [the essence that women possess](https://prisonfriendship.com/the-essence-that-women-possess/): God’s Blessings…God and I chatted this morning about the alluring beauty, softness and character of the woman.God said my son, I have bestowed upon you and your brother’s the gift of love, compassion, tenderness, humor and the power to reproduce a king or queen to carry on your royal lineage.God went on to say, you and your brothers are failing at meeting the woman halfway with the obligation that I God have tasked you with, to have a meaningful relationship with her. I thought long & hard over the millennia to today to witness the brutality that my brothers and I […] - [DESTINED 4 GREATNESS FROM DA CELL$ 2 DA $TREET$](https://prisonfriendship.com/destined-4-greatness/): Is a Mentality/Life$tyle that I created and developed while doing this time in prison because most people in here speak on doing Great & Amazing things when they are released from prison but some may never be released from prison, so I had to process that and challenge that narrative and choose to be Great & Amazing no matter the time, day, place or situation. I’ve always dreamed and imagined having this type of platform to express myself to the World and make a Positive, Powerful & Profound Difference in $omebody’s Life because we are all $piritual Beings having a physical […] - [We Get Better With Time](https://prisonfriendship.com/we-get-better-with-time/): Blessings to anyone who is reading dis. If the good Lord sees it fit I will be out dis time next year. I just feel like it is my time for my NOVA to shine, that is a bright star that lights up when it gets hot. In life people say do dis, do that, while you’re young. Now if that was the case God will have a set time on your life. You got to believe I believe it is my time to shine. My time to be the Best Father. My time to keep the Lord first. My time […] - [First Step To Change](https://prisonfriendship.com/first-step-to-change/): Change Doesn’t Work Overnight It’s A Process For Those Who Want To Change. With The Choice Of Change You Decide To Make Can Either Build Or Destroy Something That’s Going To Better You Or Make You Worse. The First Step To Change Is By Looking In The Mirror To Get Knowledge, Wisdom, & Understanding On What You See In The Mirror. Who Are Willing To Conquer Their Fears By Facing The Person Who Is Holding Them Back From Change? How Are You Willing To Change? What Do You Want To Change? How Can Change Help You? Are You Around The Right […] - [Meditation](https://prisonfriendship.com/meditation/): As the lights suddenly became dim, and the crowd’s attention was drawn to the sparkle of her riveting red ensembles of rubies, pink diamonds, and costume crystals, in her thoughts there was only one true girl… “And the winner is!!”. Each woman is the builder of herself. If she is to build up a successful, strong, and exemplary life it must be framed on a few simple moral principles: justice, rectitude, sincerity, and kindness. An exceptional mindset to achieve what you press hard to accomplish will steer you to strive for the many reachable and unreachable goals which aren’t even in […] - [''WHAT IS ART?''](https://prisonfriendship.com/what-is-art/): By: Cordell Mitchell Jr. (626-233)Aka #Poetry’s Heartbeat ‘What is art?Because the first thing that is usually thought of isCanvases by the masses…Classic lines with curved passagesThat orchestrate the clashes of colored passionsUsually in the form of paintings, Drawings, sometimes Sculptures or pictures of that matter;But ART is so much more than that…Like the ART of community;The ART of war, or the ART of unity.The ART of thinking clearlyOr the ART of effective hearing.The ART of culture…Martial ARTS or the ART of dressing.The ART of leading, Toastmaster’s speaking,The ART of walking or the ART of blessing.The ART of mathematical properties…The ART of […] - [''MY IMAGINATION''](https://prisonfriendship.com/my-imagination-2/): By: Cordell Mitchell Jr (626-233)Aka #Poetry’s HeartbeatContact at www.JPAY.com ‘I have a vision;Represented by God and I:A nation;Painted;On the imagination of my mind’s eye.Canvas…Smooth surface…Orchestrated by God’s creative strokes…Brush of ALL colors,Blended with ALL KINDS of folks.MY IMAGINATIONSees the actuality of the American dream;No need to ‘bear arms’Poverty schemesOr the famous ‘I Have A Dream’.No stepping on people’s backsJust for the rich to get another buck…But unifying…Standing up…For the ones who aren’t strong enough.MY IMAGINATIONI’m seeing kids of ALL complexions;Growing upIn harmonyWITHOUT the darker one wrongfully arrested…Shot for NO reasonOr even gunned down by the cops;In MY IMAGINATIONI visualize ALL of […] - ["WHITE WALLS"](https://prisonfriendship.com/white-walls/): By: Cordell Mitchell Jr. (626-233)AKA #Poetry’s Heartbeat “White walls;Empty, yet full of history.Unable to speak-But witnesses to what we can’t see;From the outside looking in…Next to a window pane;I see scars from your past pain;That strains to be revealedFrom under this thick layer of white paint.Or was it blue underneath?Or even creamOr a soft gray?Hiding the core essenceOf everything you would have to say…If you could only speak…Mysteries unleashed;In the middle of where all four meet…Alone to just think;And think;Behind these white walls…You have heard the biggest lies told;Also the hardest truths revealed;You’ve closed in on countlessAnd also burst many pipesEliminating […] - [Honey Dew](https://prisonfriendship.com/honey-dew/): Written by: C. Beatty-Jones/JU$$.Chris, The Poet Third iriscatches glimpse of lighthousein spaceunburdened by timevoid of lightand yeta lantern glows therelent hands to the abysspull from the darknessa shriveled roseblossomingat the caresses of warm raysmoist petalssticky to the touchshimmer in the lightlike that of dew kissed grass bladeson a morning’s sunriseyou are… Photo by Flash Dantz on Unsplash - [Inside my head inside these walls...](https://prisonfriendship.com/inside-these-walls/): Sitting here day in and day out wondering what society is doing, what society thinks of me and the people around me. Does society think I’m a bad person? Does anyone in society beyond my family know that I’m here? Does anyone in society even know of the struggles a prisoner has to go through while they are locked up? Does society think I should be punished further? What is an acceptable punishment for any crime? Does society know that most prisoners don’t have adequate health care or mental health treatment. Does society know that prisoners are fed crap for food […] - [Honesty is Still the Best Policy](https://prisonfriendship.com/honesty-is-still-the-best-policy/): The truth out lives a lie. “Truth exists; only falsehood has to be invented”. Truth will rise above falsehood as oil above water. White lies leave black marks on your reputation. You can’t stretch the truth, without making your story look pretty thin. And when you stretch the truth, it snaps back at you. Truth will win every argument if you stick with it long enough. Though honesty may not be popular, it is always right. The fact that people don’t want to believe what is true, doesn’t prevent it from being correct. Half truths don’t make a whole truth. Beware […] - [Seven Last Words of Christ](https://prisonfriendship.com/seven-last-words-of-christ/): ”Mother, Behold Thy Son; Son, Behold Thy Mother.”By: Cordell Mitchell Jr.Aka Poetry’s HeartbeatContact at WWW.JPAY.Com MARY: ‘My Lord; My God! JESUS-My beloved Son…My heart is torn to pieces-As I visualize what they’ve done.I love you…I was with every step…My husband is gone and now you;My Baby!I have nothing left.Conceived by the Spirit of God-Before I was ever touched.Watching you carry that cross-I know I haven’t had you long enough…Can I have just a little more time???JOHN: My God The Christ!You have honored me beyond earth.The greatest gift;To have the woman who gave You birth.I thank you Lord!Many disciples turned away;But I […] - [''THE GAME!''](https://prisonfriendship.com/the-game/): By: Cordell Mitchell Jr. (626-233)AKA #Poetry’s HeartbeatContact @ (www.JPAY.com) ”Thoughts and perceptionsDetermine how you speak your life.The power of death and life is in the tongue;So which way seems right?Dimensions and compartments decideYour dedication to your life’s theme;Or prove how ‘THE GAME’ has you bound;Going AWOL Missing Everything…The 5 domains of the mindAre the driving forces of your perception’s stream.CONSCIENCE is the faculty of recognizingRight, wrongs and the in betweens.REASON is your logic, sanity or your mental state.IMAGINATION can give life to dreamsOr overly illuminate what was truly fake.MEMORY- the process of recollectionOr the past being retraced.Capacity of recalling or storing […] - [Pressing My Rack](https://prisonfriendship.com/pressing-my-rack/): Right now it’s 8:30p.m and I’m pressing my rack which means layin on the top bunk of this state bunk bed and I find it so interesting that I’m able to express myself in a raw and uncut way wit the Potential and Possibility to Impact & Influence $omebody’s Life in a Positive way and Inspire somebody who resides thousands of miles away. I feel we all Need $omebody or $omebody’s that we can connect wit in a Deep,Rich and Authentic way and just exchange Productive, Powerful and Profound energy. It’s never about where you are at and Always about who […] - [MY STREET](https://prisonfriendship.com/my-street/): By: Cordell Mitchell Jr. (626-233) Poetry’s Heartbeat Contact at (WWW.jpay.com) “Pavements…Footsteps with arrangements of my path.Body bags on the grass;And little children who see the aftermath;On my street…Which is evident throughout the nation’s news.Patience bruised…With no stop signs…Or “Warning ahead” with light flash;Or “School zone” off limits because kids just left class…None of that…Just the clash…With broken glass cutting my feet;But you don’t know what I’m talking about,If you don’t live on my street…You;Can’t be me…Size 10 and a half shoes;That you could often see through.Then my stomach through my spine;And I get into trouble for what I had to do.In […] - [Water & Chocolate](https://prisonfriendship.com/water-chocolate/): She tastes like chocolateflavored water that is.Not only refreshing, butoh so good.Never has a day went bywhere I ever doubted what she couldbeas she was everything,always all thingsto me.Why have the starsshined their light on thee?And Jupiterbestowed its good fortune on me?Who am I…What have I done…to be able to tastewater like chocolate on the tip of the tongue. So Beautifulin all her majestic Gloryrefined by life’s hardshipsand lived to tell her story.One that everyone should hearbutunfortunately for the worldonly for my ear. So I asked once againon this Valentine’s DayWho am I…What have I done…to be able to tastewater like […] - [LET ME GO!](https://prisonfriendship.com/let-me-go/): ”LET ME GO!”By: Cordell Mitchell Jr. (626-233)AKA #Poetry’s HeartbeatContact at (WWW.JPAY.COM) ”Dear Daddy,I have come to the end of life’s road.The earth’s sun has set for me;But I don’t want you to,Refuse to let me go.It may seem my life was cut short,My purpose was fulfilled in every way.Flamed inside my daddy was a passion,That led us to this very day.Don’t cry for my soul;I’m tucked in God’s arm.What’s done to me was no harm;I’m still my daddy’s little charm.I will always be your teddy bear,Your buttercup,And your treasure chest.Now I play on streets of gold,And I never take off my […] - [''MY IMAGINATION''](https://prisonfriendship.com/my-imagination/): ”MY IMAGINATION”By: Cordell Mitchell Jr. (626-233)AKA #Poetry’s HeartbeatContact at (WWW.JPAY.COM) ”I have a vision;Represented by God and I…A nation;Painted;On the imagination of my mind’s eye.Canvas;Smooth surface;Orchestrated by God’s creative strokes.Brush of all colors:Blended with All kinds of folks!My imagination –Sees the actuality of the ”American Dream”No need to bear arms,Poverty schemes,Or the famous ”I Have A Dream!”No standing on people’s backsJust for the rich to get another buck;But unifying and standing upFor the ones who aren’t strong enough.My imagination –I’m seeing kids,Of All complexions;Growing up in harmony;Without the darker one,Wrongfully arrested…Shot for No reason,Or even gunned down by the cops…In MY […] - [Mental Affection](https://prisonfriendship.com/mental-affection/): By: Cordell Mitchell Jr. (626-233)Aka #Poetry’s HeartbeatContact at (www.JPAY.com) ”PenetrationWith sensation.Mind flowing will be my motivation.Don’t keep you waiting.I’m the train;Your mind is the station.My train thickens;Now the entrance;Can your heart take it?No faking.I’m deep in placesWith strokes of masterbation.Cave of glory.I’m in too deep.Your heart is my direction.Sexing your mindAnd your heart.I won your soul’s election.I’m hitting the G-spot,Of a mental steak and shake.Cinnamon bun,On the excellence of my heart’s plate.This is my dream;To be inside of the best you got.We incoil and intertwine.You pray it never stops.The pistol of my mental,Is essentialTo show my clip of truth.No morning time,We […] - [''I AM FREE!](https://prisonfriendship.com/i-am-free/): Released; To become who I was called to be. Legacy’s possibilities; No history; Because now I have to fight… To just be… Millions I’ve had to kill, murder and ultimately slaughter, So when speaking about my purpose I can never use the phrase (Why even bother) Because I made it here… Before I even had a life My destiny Is defined by my first fight Just to get to my mother’s egg… Embryo… Then something started to happen; I began to grow…” AKA #Poetry’s Heartbeat Contact @ (WWW.JPAY.COM) - [Valentine's Day..](https://prisonfriendship.com/valentines-day/): Even though your mate is gone, please don't let selfish tendencies keep you home alone. This is the day that you were supposed to be placed on high, goodbye. Don't settle for the essence of your heart's cry. This is to all who feel the stings of loved closed blinds. A Significant other, found another to walk this course of time. You Matter!! Significant other dam disaster. You are worth more than anything that your heart can find. And you are not forgotten. Happy Valentine's Day… - ["WHERE ART THOU!?"](https://prisonfriendship.com/where-art-thou/): aka #Poetry’s Heartbeat Contact at (JPAY.COM) “In the midst of a garden, That’s at the heart of The Motherland; Stands a MAN; Who looks inside himself; AND… “I can tell you EXACTLY who I am; The Original Black Man… But where do I stand? Because I seem to be the only one Who don’t know or understand, Who I really am, And that I was the one created from the dirt, As The “Original Black Man…” WHERE AM I!? You ask that from the mind of a black woman’s heart. She wants nothing more but to find a black man to […] - [''2 THOUSAND 20''](https://prisonfriendship.com/2-thousand-20/): ”Pain brings pressure, Perfecting who I was called to be. United State’s extremities; Illuminated by Covid-19. The year off perfect vision 2020 It showed our nation’s truth; It also proved the burden bearing relentlessness Of our fed up youth: To change our national world view. The year 2020; God carried us to the other side. He took the pain away from those who Unexpectedly met their demise- And now their spirits are free to rise… The year of perfect vision… The coronavirus swept through these prison walls. The WHOLE world saw it! Which still didn’t prompt any accepted calls. A lot […] - ["HAIR"](https://prisonfriendship.com/hair/): “Growth is inevitable; Incredible is my hair’s height to grip. Styles switch… Braids twist… Waves… Or keep some nappy shit. All natural juices… High tops fade from back in the day. I remember the jerry curls, Dripping with oil sheen spray. I… Like a woman with corn rolls; Or some dreadlocks… Maybe she can just have a ponytail; For me to grab as she gets back shots. As long as it’s hers… We can make whatever work. I don’t want to see a horse’s fake extensions; Flying as you twerk… Braided up the sides… As they transform into a mohawk… Just […] - [A SACRIFICE WASTED](https://prisonfriendship.com/a-sacrifice-wasted/): AKA #Poetry's Heartbeat Contact at (JPAY.COM) “The offering of something precious, WAS MY LIFE… Deprivation or loss. The cost I paid, Because you couldn't put up with what you bought… So I stepped in… My plan was to change for the better, Improve, Have your life grow to surpass the mass, And upgrade to a different class. Take a dash from the past, Into a future for you to live. My life I chose to give. I'm cool with paying for what you did… Because I love you that much… How important is that to you? You tell people that we're […] - ["MALE-HOOD 2 MAN-HOOD"](https://prisonfriendship.com/male-hood/): “Just because you are competent; Or should I say that you possess the capability for the fertilization of a woman’s eggs, It’s not said, That a “real Man” is how YOU are bred. Your qualification from MALE-HOOD 2 MANHOOD Is not based upon your physical attraction, Or how you THINK you’re packing, But rather in how your mind is influencing your acting. Because your character Is a direct result of what you THINK, Which stems from how you PERCEIVE, After the seed placed in your mind grew deep And is now forming how you speak, Which in turn Shapes your condition, […] - [Love characteristics](https://prisonfriendship.com/love-characteristics/): Love has a funny way of showing us it’s sides. I call them the good, the bad and the ugly, you remember the western with Clint Eastwood. Love has those characteristics and in a good romance if you don’t go through the good, the bad and the ugly something is definitely not right in the relationship. Especially with what’s going on in the world now, with this coronavirus. I know being in the house cramped up is hectic. But if you love the one you’re with, don’t let the good, bad or ugly tear down a meaningful relationship that was meant […] - ["I'M GLAD YOU DIDN'T SNEEZE!"](https://prisonfriendship.com/didnt-sneeze/): “1958… September 20th… MICHAEL was signing copies of his first book. Izola thought he was a crook; And she wasn’t letting him off the hook, So, she took; As an operating mechanism, Thinking he was in communism, And made a choice to make her own brook… “EXCUSE ME SIR.” “YES?” he answered. “THIS BOOK, ARE YOU THE WRITER?” His breaths were getting lighter, Lungs tired, While listening to the crowd’s roars getting higher… And higher… And quieter… And quieter… And quieter… As he started to faint. Looking down and feel stress, As he viewed a mess, Made by this thumping on […] - [WHO ARE YOU!?](https://prisonfriendship.com/who-are-you/): “Luke 4:18-19 Jesus found who He was. That was after the Holy Spirit, Descended on Him, Like a dove. Ephesians 5:1 says, “Imitate God, therefore in EVERYTHING that we do.” So I want to propose a question… “WHO IN THE WORLD ARE YOU!?” What is your purpose on earth? Where are you trying to go? Why in the world are you here? And what does your life show? I ask those questions, Because a lot of people are not aware That Satan ALWAYS has up his sleeve, some type of new snare. Zechariah 2:8 states, That you are the apple of […] - ["WHO'S WITH ME?" By: Cordell Mitchell Jr](https://prisonfriendship.com/whos-with-me/): “I want to know…WHO IS WITH ME!?Not just the ones who CLAIM;That they’re by my side;With no guide into my eyes;With words that are unplugged;Coming from a heart with no love;Actually shown to be a lie…We tend to have a lot of them around don’t we?Sticks and stones may break my bones;But words;Can tear me to pieces;When spoken from someone close enough to pull the lever of my guard’s releases;With speeches;That’s sweet like peaches;And cream…With words like a dream;Flowing down a love filled stream;But only to see the steam…The aftermath…You showed me what you mean.I guess the theme of your gene;Was […] - ["TIME'S UP!" by Cordell Mitchell Jr.](https://prisonfriendship.com/times-up/): “Time… The distance between finish and start; It’s needed to travel from mark to mark; And for April to get to March… Time… It’s the only way that we age; It connects our birth to the grave; And we ge millinniums from seconds and days… It’s Over… Time is up for our immaturity; Grow up as we’re breaking free; we were created for eternity… There comes a Time… Where we leave in the past our childishness; I’ve heard that ignorance is a bliss; Allow wisdom to be our compliment… There was a 19 year old girl; Who had her whole life […] - [Junky Man and The Gang](https://prisonfriendship.com/junky-man-and-the-gang-william-ward/): Author: William Ward In “Junky Man and The Gang,” William Ward shares updates about his urban fiction novel, upcoming cartoon, and creative projects. Greetings, my weebles. What’s hood with you, fam? If you haven’t ordered my urban fiction novel Hustler’s Nightmare from Amazon yet, order it and check it out. […] - [Hustler’s Nightmare](https://prisonfriendship.com/hustlers-nightmare-william-ward/): Author: William Ward In “Hustler’s Nightmare,” William Ward introduces his urban fiction novel and shares a personal message with readers. Greetings, beloved. I hope and pray that you are well out there. I’m blessed on my end. I’m blessed by the best. Dig this here: if you read urban novels, […] - [Little Things in Friendship](https://prisonfriendship.com/little-things-in-friendship-anthony-coleman/): Author: Anthony Coleman In “Little Things in Friendship,” Anthony Coleman reflects on the small acts of care that help meaningful friendships grow and endure. The little things are important in friendship. They carry different meanings for us. A thoughtful word of praise, support, encouraging a friend’s dream, and simply the […] - [Spanish–German Blog](https://prisonfriendship.com/spanish-german-blog-isaiah-scaife/): Isaiah Scaife introduces himself in Spanish and German, sharing his background, beliefs, interests, and hope for an honest, meaningful connection. - [Why Letters Matter to Women in Prison: Supporting Incarcerated Women Through Friendship](https://prisonfriendship.com/why-letters-matter-to-women-in-prison-supporting-incarcerated-women-through-friendshipwhy-letters-matter-to-women-in-prison/): Behind every prison profile is a real person. A woman with a name, a story, a past, and hopefully, a future. She may be a mother, daughter, sister, friend, or someone who has spent years trying to survive circumstances most people will never fully understand. Being incarcerated does not erase […] - [Take It Back!!](https://prisonfriendship.com/take-it-back/): I was once told that the energy you put out is the same energy you will receive. If you choose to surround yourself with negativity then negativity will become your reflection. If you choose to surround yourself with positive thoughts then positive outcomes will follow. We have the ability to […] - [I Am Free Because](https://prisonfriendship.com/i-am-free-because/):  I Am Free Because freedom is not only the absence of physical restraints, but the presence of choice, voice, and self-awareness. While freedom is often associated with laws, rights, or political systems, its deepest meaning is personal. True freedom exists when a person is a able to think independently, make […] - [“Little Things in Friendship”](https://prisonfriendship.com/little-things-in-friendship/): The little things are important in friendship. They carry different meanings for us. A thoughtful word of praise, support, encouraging a friend’s dream, and simply the time to just listen. The little things such as vulnerabilities, spiritual and mental health, goals, decision making in which most overlook. Friends concern themselves […] - [Service Dog Training Programs in Prison: How They Create Change Inside and Beyond the Walls](https://prisonfriendship.com/service-dog-training-programs-in-prison/): Service Dog Training Programs in Prison: How They Create Change Inside and Beyond the Walls Across the United States, service dog training programs in prison are quietly reshaping what rehabilitation can look like. These initiatives bring together two lives in need of guidance—incarcerated individuals seeking purpose, and dogs preparing for […] - [The Power of Emotional Expression and Authenticity](https://prisonfriendship.com/emotional-expression/): The Power of Emotional Expression and Authenticity There are moments when words fall short of capturing the intensity of what stirs within me. Emotional Expressions become my way of transcending the limitations of speech, offering a vivid portrait of my heart’s most intimate battles and victories. I have long sought […] - [Is It Safe to Write to a Prisoner? What You Need to Know Before becoming a Prison Pen Pal](https://prisonfriendship.com/is-it-safe-to-write-to-a-prisoner/): Is It Safe to Write to a Prisoner? If you’ve ever considered writing to someone in prison, you’re not alone—and you’re also not wrong to pause and ask an important question first: Is it safe to write to a prisoner? This is one of the most common concerns people have […] - [Dating Resume - CHRIS CARLSON](https://prisonfriendship.com/dating-resume/): ABOUT ME Seeking the position of companion for the right woman. I have ambitions of not only bringing value to a relationship but offering dedication & commitment in the form of showing up everyday. With the intentions of a successful daily performance that meets the standards of my woman. I […] - [How Letters Support Incarcerated Individuals and Help Reduce Recidivism](https://prisonfriendship.com/support-incarcerated-individuals-reduce-recidivism/): Imagine living day after day in a prison cell, surrounded by constant noise yet feeling completely alone. Conversations echo down hallways, doors slam shut, and time moves slowly. For many incarcerated men and women, this isolation is not temporary—it is a daily reality. Contact with the outside world is limited, […] - [Know You Are Not Alone](https://prisonfriendship.com/know-you-are-not-alone/): The journey of mental health is often characterized by a profound sense of isolation. There were nights when every tear fell like a testament to my perceived uniqueness in suffering. I thought that if I could only be silent enough or hide deep enough, the pain would subside. But the […] - [Thinking Outside The Box For A Connection](https://prisonfriendship.com/thinking-outside-the-box/): When trying to create something you have to think about what goes into creating that. So what are the ingredients of love & compatibility? Is it compassion or intimacy? Is it commitment, connection or friendship that fills are never ending pursuit for this feeling that only certain people in the […] - [Second Chances](https://prisonfriendship.com/second-chances/): There is a bittersweet beauty in the idea of second chances – an echo of hope that resonates deep within a heart battered by repeated losses and unfulfilled dreams. Every failure that once seemed insurmountable now lays the groundwork for rebirth. I recall moments when the weight of disappointment pressed […] - [Losses Are Lessons](https://prisonfriendship.com/losses-are-lessons/): Anytime you lose, don’t take it as a loss. Take it as a lesson, because a lesson can be a blessing in disguise. If we all don’t know what it is like to fall then how are we going to know how to get back up? Learning from all your […] - [The Role of Fear-Based Propaganda in Sentencing Laws](https://prisonfriendship.com/propaganda-in-sentencing-laws/): “The Role of Fear-Based Propaganda in Sentencing Laws” Fear-based propaganda has played a significant role in shaping harsh sentencing laws in the American criminal justice system. Through emotionally charged language and media coverage, propaganda creates a distorted perception of crime, making it seem more prevalent and violent than it actually […] - [The Rising Incarceration of Women in the United States: Causes and Solutions](https://prisonfriendship.com/incarceration-of-women/): The increasing incarceration of women in the U.S. highlights deep social, economic, and legal issues. Despite a national decline in overall prison populations, the number of incarcerated women has grown at twice the rate of men, largely due to harsh sentencing laws, poverty, and the criminalization of trauma and addiction. […] - [All I Want Is A Chance](https://prisonfriendship.com/all-i-want-is-a-chance/): I start this by saying my name is Corey Peck. My friends call me Tennessee. I’m 5’10”, 203lbs solid. I workout every chance I get. I’m tatted up. I listen to Country & Rock music if I get to choose. I’m from Cincinnati, but all my traits and personality go […] - [Being Happy in Life is Success](https://prisonfriendship.com/being-happy/): I feel like being happy in life is success. Knowing who you are and where you’re headed, having plans, goals & dreams and following through with them. We all have a purpose in life and I truly believe it’s to help out each other. Be the best version of yourself. […] - [Motivational Levitation](https://prisonfriendship.com/motivational-levitation/): I have been taking a closer look at rebuilding me… Motivational Levitation. The interesting thing is the older I get the less I care what other people think of me. The freer I feel the more I’m able to enjoy myself in any setting. I am a creative person & […] - [God's Purpose](https://prisonfriendship.com/gods-purpose/): “I Survived The Streetlights Soon As I Received Christ “ (Chorus:) I Had To Turn From My Purpose To God’s Purpose I Won’t Stop Searching What I Was Doing Was Not Working Couldn’t Cut It With The Top Surgeon Almost Called Curtains Now My Mom’s Hurting It All Started With […] - [Fitness Is Not Just Working Out](https://prisonfriendship.com/fitness-is-not-just-working-out/): So fitness is not just working out. It’s about everything we do or don’t do! Everyday you should have a goal big or small. So why do you workout? Is it to look good or be great? I want only greatness, so go forward & find your greatness. That’s all […] - [Conflicting Emotions](https://prisonfriendship.com/conflicting-emotions/): It’s like two-sided seed that’s been growing inside my soul. “Love, harmony, optimism and excitement” vs. “Hate, destruction, depression and murder”. To growth and development I was able to build & nurture my consciousness to understand the spiritual warfare that we’re all up against. “Seeing the unseen and hearing the […] - [Art Over Anything](https://prisonfriendship.com/art-over-anything/): From an artistic, historical standpoint, no matter what never forget the ones who paved the way. I wrote this for the artists of the world who can relate to create energy. I love music, what can I say? I spark mics that’s why my charm light bright like flood lights. […] - [The crown of God's creation](https://prisonfriendship.com/the-crown-of-gods-creation/): Speaking Life or Death into any given situation or moment we find ourselves in. This is encompassed by a major underlying factor, consisting of a frame of mind that either seeks to gratify self, or seeks the best interest of those around along with their own. This self seeking nature […] - [Get Your Head Right](https://prisonfriendship.com/get-your-head-right/): Get your head right, the rest will follow. I used to take my state of mind for granted. I can tough this out, that’s how I was raised. For the longest time I thought it would for me. Hit the gym, go for a run. Low esteem, push through. That […] - [Is astrology real?](https://prisonfriendship.com/is-astrology-real/): Is astrology real? In “Love Match: An Astrological Guide to Love & Dating”, Stella Andromeda wrote, it “can add insight and excitement, helping us work out how to appreciate our partner, and how to be sure that they appreciate us. That’s when the wisdom of the stars is your ally […] - [Sometimes In Life You Have To Take Chances](https://prisonfriendship.com/take-chances/): Sometimes in life you have to take chances. It’s like a gamble. Sometimes life is like an obstacle. You have to go to different levels in life to get where you wanna be. Hard times don’t last. It is how you come out at the end of your journey. - [My name is Emilee](https://prisonfriendship.com/my-name-is-emilee/): Hi, my name is Emilee. I’m so excited that you are interested in reading my profile & are my potential new friend. My 2nd favorite quote is by Marilyn Monroe: “Don’t play games with someone who can play them better”. It’s been a favorite since highschool.  I have to say […] - [Life Behind Bars](https://prisonfriendship.com/life-behind-bars/): From day to day I meet all sorts of people in prison, and time after time this place never fails to amaze me. First off, you have the guys who make a life in here and run the show from tier to tier. We call those the “Tier Heavies”. Then […] - [Broken but Unbreakable](https://prisonfriendship.com/broken-but-unbreakable/): Our criminal justice and prison system are so broken they’re unbreakable. Allow me to explain, our society and economy is so dependent on keeping individuals locked up that it is intrusive to rehabilitate or even help individuals get better. Millions of state and federal jobs are reliant on locking individuals […] - [Love is....](https://prisonfriendship.com/love-is/): When you cherish and appreciate a person, when you don’t judge and accept a person for who they are, when you have a person’s back it doesn’t matter what obstacles they face in life. When you uplift, encourage, strengthen and motivate a person to enjoy life, so they’ll be happy […] - [Check Me Out](https://prisonfriendship.com/check-me-out/): Check me out on: FB — GassMann  Snapchat — youngtucci2 Instagram — Stacksthepresident - [Through The Good and Hard Ways](https://prisonfriendship.com/good-and-hard-ways/): I’ll start off by saying something about me: I live to represent the things learned through the good and hard ways. We can talk endlessly about the good things we learned from the teachings of our parents & others, to the never ending ways life gives us.  Based on this […] - [You don't need to change](https://prisonfriendship.com/you-dont-need-to-change/): Reasoning isn’t real. It’s not how you feel. Reasoning is a compromise just like a deal. A deal is a contract. An agreed upon rule and you don’t gotta go to school to learn how to be a fool. Life will teach you that, especially love… Unless you search from […] - [Full Moon in Cancer - December 2023—January 2024](https://prisonfriendship.com/full-moon-in-cancer/): Welcome to the Mystic Corner! Here is a more esoterically inspired manifestation of the full moon in Cancer. With the moon pointing to our psychological functions, feelings and daily habits in pursuit of our security needs… This moon placement spiritually speaks to the nourishment of our soul.  Our focus then […] - [My Point Of View](https://prisonfriendship.com/my-point-of-view/): I see the world through a chain linked fenceWhere once was beauty, but now is dense Though thinly made and standing tallIt might as well be a solid wall The birds sweet song, no longer ringsNor does that of many things And there’s no one man that can break that […] - [Full Moon is in Gemini | November 2023](https://prisonfriendship.com/full-moon-is-in-gemini/): Welcome to Divinity Corner! BaKhuSaShekemAum here to help you navigate the energies from this month’s lunar cycle. This month the full moon is in Gemini. Gemini’s primary influence is communication and thinking. It’s governed by Mercury. The Moon’s energy affects our personality by generating behaviors such as superficiality, scattered mindedness, […] - [Write Me!](https://prisonfriendship.com/write-me-2/): Hello to everyone who comes to my page and reads this blog. I want to thank you for checking me out. Unfortunately, I haven’t had any luck on this site yet. I’m getting my case dismissed due to an unlawful conviction due to an non–unanimous jury conviction.  What do I […] - [Friends Wanted Sign!](https://prisonfriendship.com/friends-wanted/): I need a pen pal cause my past female left me for a midget. I guess size doesn’t always matter. Ha! No pun intended! Maybe he was her stud. At least midgets are free. They say women go crazy for a sharp dressed man. I know my prison blues will […] - ["Loyalty Is Everything" Pt 1](https://prisonfriendship.com/loyalty-is-everything/): To many Loyalty is just a word. Not a lot of ppl really grasp wat dis one word actually means. Yea we can look it up in a Webster New World College Dictionary and you would find : 1)Quality, state, or instance of being loyal.  2) An obligation of support […] - [Hurt & Pain](https://prisonfriendship.com/hurt-pain/): In the Federal courts back in “06” I accepted responsibility for my actions in robbing banks and jewelry stores. I cut my girl free of the case: at the beginning of my bid she didn’t hold me down. Why do most black women wait until a man’s bid is getting […] - [Write Me!](https://prisonfriendship.com/write-me/): Hello to everyone who comes to my page and reads this blog. I want to thank you for checking me out. Unfortunately, I haven’t had any luck on this site yet. I’m getting my case dismissed due to an unlawful conviction due to an non–unanimous jury conviction.  What do I […] - [Music](https://prisonfriendship.com/music/): Please raise your right hand. Do you swear to tell the truth,the whole truth, nothing but the truth,so help you god? ha! Welcome to my world. This is my last blog. Song, close my eyes forever by lita ford. Id like to hear from you before we close our eyes […] - [" eternity conception"](https://prisonfriendship.com/eternity/): Once told ,a real man never hurts a woman , A woman comes from a mans rib , not from his feet to be walked on, not from his head to be a superior, but from his side to be equal .” under the arm to be protected and next […] - [On My Way](https://prisonfriendship.com/on-my-way/): On my way to court… Let’s give this time back baby! For everybody who wants to see me home, keep them prayers going in the universe. For those who don’t… I’m not on nothing, but I’m on the way. No worries. :-)) - [A Designers life ( My obsession)](https://prisonfriendship.com/a-designers-life-my-obsession/): Throughout my life I have been on the rise and I want to tell you that today is a good day to boss up. To me energy means a lot confidence is attractive. It’s how you carry yourself and how you help people out. When I say “turn up for […] - [Comfort Me](https://prisonfriendship.com/comfort-me/): I’m here to have a fun, successful and adventurous life. So if you’re not… keep on scrolling. I’m free spirited and up to trying new things. So ladies, that old, boring life you’re used to, don’t expect the same ole life. I’m coming home soon, so let’s start with it’s […] - [Think](https://prisonfriendship.com/think/): I remember participating in head start. I didn’t know with which hand to use scissors in Kindergarten. I knew that I had the capability to make it all the way to the six grade in first grade. I just didn’t know how to communicate using the English language in second […] - [timeline is open](https://prisonfriendship.com/timeline-is-open/): My timeline is open, but that doesn’t mean that I will spend my time with just anybody. I’m more of a toy they stopped producing for breaking the mold. With so many gadgets and gizmos now available I remember playing with dirt. I’m about to forget what the world created […] - [MoneyBagg Yo - If porn was a person](https://prisonfriendship.com/moneybagg/): Image by istara from Pixabay - [Two Loves....](https://prisonfriendship.com/two-loves/): I don’t know how to explain this, Breaking it down so it’s painless, But i was lock down in them cages, And wasn’t around for some ages, So when i got out of them state digs, Yea i was a hound when i date chicks, Taking them out different places, […] - [4th of July](https://prisonfriendship.com/4th-of-july/): Hi Gypsy! I hope you had a fun 4th of July. Can we drop an anchor and keep each other company? I like when you hold it down. When I think of my tomorrows, I think of you. I’m your tomorrows if you want them. If you do get those […] - [Love & Respect](https://prisonfriendship.com/love-respect/): I love a woman’s soft voice because it can heal my pain. I love a woman’s skin because its smooth and flows. I love a woman’s embrace because it comforts me and feels so exotic. An embrace I never want to let go of. I love a woman’s slow kiss […] - [claiming you](https://prisonfriendship.com/claiming-you/): Can’t get enough of you… Girl you so freakin sexy, my lil freak who gets me, And underneath the bedsheets, its like you and my piece are besties, There’s some nights we dont get sleep, and all are sheets be messy, Cause you get super wet when you be riding […] - [send me summery stories](https://prisonfriendship.com/summery-stories/): Hey errrry1…just chillin..send me summery stories..lemme know whats …i dunno hahah im lampin right now..just layed back..canceled our gym 2day…or well they put us on lockdown..so yea..we aint goin outside today..lets c if this lockdown aint 2 long..shit supposed to see my mini me on the 29th ..they better straighten […] - [GRATITUDE JOURNAL](https://prisonfriendship.com/gratitude-journal/): DE$TINED 4 GREATNESS FROM DA CELL$ 2 DA $TREET$ It’ never about where you are actually at and always about who you are because we are all connected in some shape,form or fashion. I feel a lot of people will relieve a lot of their self imposed stress and tension […] - [Serenade](https://prisonfriendship.com/serenade/): Serenade the way I describe your aura,Highest pedestal put nobody above ya.Your smile blossoms like a flower in the summertime delicacy, intriguing, beautiful, a real Queen. Similar to Aphrodite as I get to know you, I’mmesmerized by your vibe’z put me in a trance hypnosis. My love, affirmation & actions […] - [Knowledge is the ultimate advantage.](https://prisonfriendship.com/knowledge/): Within the last 3 years I have finally understood why education makes such a difference. Not only have I understood but I have seen with my own eyes the changes. Parts of ife i gave up on I have finally taken control of and completed. I always thought understanding people […] - [What about the side effects of politics?](https://prisonfriendship.com/side-effects-of-politics/): Everyone knows that when it comes to politics, whether someone is a Republican or Democrat, they both have been known to lie in order to rack up more votes. Whereas had citizens been more informed or investigative minded they would have known that the message they were hearing wasn’t entirely […] - [Life under construction](https://prisonfriendship.com/life-under-construction/): My life is currently under construction, so I’ll advise you of the road closed ahead. Life can be rough and so hard. I’m sure you can all relate… somehow, someway. Roadblocks in life happen when we least expect it, just like being here at this moment in life. I know […] - [HOPES POWER](https://prisonfriendship.com/hope/): It’s amazing what hope can do for you. It can bring a very high motivation level and it can tear you apart and break you should what your hoping for fail you. Someone who’s walked my past and been let down by everyone and my self, hope can be dangerous. […] - [Wanted](https://prisonfriendship.com/wanted/): All I want is for you to be happy, because if you’re happy then I’m happy. Focus on your life, and if God permits, we might be able to cross paths. Time is of the essence, to get to me there’s several things that need to be done. Make sure […] - [Forget me not](https://prisonfriendship.com/forget-me-not/): First of all I would like to give all praises to the creator of all existence. May his mercy be upon my face for I’ve done many wrongs. Please forgive me and don’t forget me.To my family who has forgotten me at my worst of times I still send you […] - [Magic](https://prisonfriendship.com/magic/): There’s people that I know from school, work and prison. 2012 made an impact on my life just like the Aztecs had predicted, lucky for me I was prepared for 2013. It was difficult not to make a scene in 2014, all celebrities were now on Instagram. Since I was […] - [Strive for Better](https://prisonfriendship.com/strive-for-better/): What’s going on? Just writing you from behind the wall. First off, I just want to say “what’s up” to everyone out there reading my profile and blog or looking at my pictures. I’m staying strong in here, doing positive things to better myself and to become more educated. Getting […] - [May](https://prisonfriendship.com/may/): Well the past month has been going pretty well for me at the work center. still waiting for a full-time job.over the past couple days, all the snow is melted and gone…bees and flowers all over the place here in south east Idaho.if you are looking for someone to talk […] - [Big Changes](https://prisonfriendship.com/big-changes/): Big Changes - Here is my update from inside the walls and wire. I have totally changed my ways of doing time. The only reason I can think of that I have changed so much is just that I'm getting older. I have been really trying to find ways to […] - [Is there someone for me?](https://prisonfriendship.com/is-there-someone-for-me/): Princess, your feet are beautiful in those sandals. The curves of your thighs are like jewelry made by an artist. You are so beautiful and so pleasant, a lovely, delightful woman! And your breasts are like clusters of fruit on that tree. I would love to climb that tree and […] - [The Voice of the voiceless](https://prisonfriendship.com/the-voice-of-the-voiceless/): Upon release I plan to establish and build a platform where I can use my voice to bring awareness to the struggle behind the walls and beyond the walls. I plan to be The Voice of the voiceless for the corruption, the injustice, and the suppression of growth for anyone […] - [She'z a Beautiful Being](https://prisonfriendship.com/beautiful-being/): She’z immaculate on the outsidewhile being very beautiful on the inside.Very complex it’z really her high intellect the insecurity in her eye’z,tell’z me plenty times she cried.From the multiple lies by the way thatshe walk with her head held high,let’s me know she is strong & humble. She give me […] - [Two people](https://prisonfriendship.com/two-people/): Two people lie together. They keep each other warm at night but how can one person keep themselves warm alone? Two is way better than one, let’s become a couple. There’s a woman that needs a xxxL man in her life. I was in a relationship with a woman I […] - [Best Way Out is Always Through](https://prisonfriendship.com/best-way-out/): Friendship is one’s self achieving more than trust.Caring beyond one’s own selfishnessemotionally, motivationally, supporting personal positivity…negative flaws never undermine one’s self worth.Unconditionally, gracefully… loving yourselfforgiving one’s self,reaching beyond wonders dedicating time. Speaking truth, balancing tears lashing out,wholesomely lending friendshipevolving from one’s own pain.Suffering a weaknessembracing life hopelesslyholding steadily, standing selflesslyat […] - [I Hear Ya And I Feel Ya](https://prisonfriendship.com/i-hear-ya/): This is for the ladies that goes through life’s troubles,you’re not alone, self doubt and anxiety in life has just doubled. Politicians had passed laws to cripple a woman’s mind, spirit and body. Now a woman’s mood level went from sunny to cloudy, the world don’t know the pain and […] - [Clumsy Hands](https://prisonfriendship.com/clumsy-hands/): I tip my hat to those who have dealt with the pains of heartache and still refuse to stop loving, refuse to stop trying. I extend my respect and sincere admiration to the person who has been hurt in love, yet still is brave enough to demonstrate vulnerability instead of […] - [Life ....Smh...so serious](https://prisonfriendship.com/life-smh-so-serious/): Life …..smh. like should we take it , so serious. Most people don’t even pay attention . Involving the world in introverted ways. At times shit not even hesitate,diff,and its getting raw. I guess society is coming to a full circle again. Looking back at the 70’s groovy, 80’s party, […] - [This life](https://prisonfriendship.com/this-life/): Hi again everyone. I wanted to give a brief update on my daily activities and interests at the moment. I had a down week. But I’m back to daily workouts. I am in rehabilitative classes. I go to the computer lab and use the software available to teach myself coding. […] - [Help Wanted with Sports Idea](https://prisonfriendship.com/help-wanted-with-sports-idea/): I do have a creative side. I have a simple sports idea for shoes. I’m trying to get it in the right hands. I can’t do this alone. I can’t take this to the next level from here. If anyone can assist me with this sport’s idea, please contact me. […] - [Waiting on my moment](https://prisonfriendship.com/waiting-on-my-moment/): You know, I been in prison now for about 19 years and really don’t have that long before I touch the free side of life however what’s always been weird is my pen pal experience i mean i done seen many inmates put their profile on some of these pen […] - [Shooting Star](https://prisonfriendship.com/shooting-star/): What’s up everybody? It’s okay to laugh at my photo. It’s been a long journey. I’m searching for loyal friends. I know you’re out there. I’d like to buy you a drink, whaddaya have? Water, coffee? Ha! you thought something else! Maybe next time! Did you have a drink for […] - [Thinking of life](https://prisonfriendship.com/thinking-of-life/): Hey everyone..thinking of life how it was today..not that its not everyday this occurs..but today just a lil more..was on the weight pile..walkin the yard an wh not..an i guess it was the weather getting so much nicer now ..couldnt focus(plus..like errrbody..i hate leg day;)) ..that it kinda made me […] - [spring season](https://prisonfriendship.com/spring-season/): spring season is official this year and even though where I am at with snow in piles higher than I am tall. I am loving the new beginning of the year. I was recently moved to a minimum work camp in South East Idaho, St Anthony. right by Island park […] - [All Angels](https://prisonfriendship.com/all-angels/): Pain comes from all angels in life and sometimes angels trywhat’s been there hardest .holding on when its still fragile and so painful,so why follow behind next time…smh Align of the stars . be on guard.to see not only before, but also so far.i kno from the stir of the […] - [Be yourself](https://prisonfriendship.com/be-yourself/): To be beautiful means to be yourself. You don’t need to be accepted by others. If you crave acceptance and recognition and try to change yourself to fit what other people want you to be, you will suffer all your life. True happiness and true power lies in understanding yourself, […] - [Gettin way warmer down here](https://prisonfriendship.com/gettin-way-warmer-down-here/): Hey world, how’s it goin..gettin way warmer down here (bout time!) Handling as much business on my end as possible, school..lil church and hitting the yard everytime the door opens..pretty close to my ideal physique(tom hardy in warrior) ..just need to seriously focus on traps..so glad that covid lockdown is […] - [maximum security life](https://prisonfriendship.com/maximum-security-life-out/): As I sit here writing my first blog ever, I’ve got the sound of Five Finger Death Punch playing in my ears to block out the craziness of my (maximum security life out). I would like this to be about rock music and how it feels to me that it’s […] - [Looking to meet someone](https://prisonfriendship.com/looking-to-meet-someone/): hello. I hope you are well today.I’m still just working on getting prepared to get back out and working on a few projects to keep me busy.right now I’m getting close to being able to go to an community work center or camp. and I’m excited about that.I have also […] - [It's a joke](https://prisonfriendship.com/its-a-joke/): Good morning. To my minor humor, I have to keep it clean for this site. I live in a max prison. I can’t fight and I get beat on a lot. So I hope you’re not expecting a male model. Really though, what you see is what you get. When […] - [Modern Day Atlas](https://prisonfriendship.com/modern-day-atlas/): You ever wonder what it’s like to greet you?? What it must register in someone’s mind meeting you for the first time. Every time I’m in the presence of new company, they are like in a state of curiosity and awe b/c it’s completely obvious that I’m very different compared […] - [Promotion](https://prisonfriendship.com/promotion/): I would like to thank the people who have helped me get to where I am today, improving upon myself. I am half way through my sentence and know that the beginning was the hardest part. I have more patience, can think things through and have a better reason to […] - [First Day Out](https://prisonfriendship.com/first-day-out/): First day out, I’m on business,forget going out, where’s the Ms.,went straight to the house, on a mission,the bed, on the wall, on the couch, all positions,cuz I was thinkin’ bout it for a long time, so I’ma take advantage now that she’s all mine.Phone calls and letters, felt like […] - [More than a Number](https://prisonfriendship.com/more-than-a-number/): Am I incarcerated? Yes, but that doesn’t mean I’m a bad person. I’ve made mistakes, we all have, but I believe those mistakes aren’t in vain. Those mistakes help serve as lessons and those lessons are essential in helping to shape us into the people we are meant to be. […] - [Creating Muzik from A Cell](https://prisonfriendship.com/creating-muzik-from-a-cell/): I have overcome every obstacle or challenge one could face being behind these walls. You can follow my IG page: D4M_Murda44K and subscribe to my YouTube Channel Murda M44K. Please share my music with everybody. You can also find my music on every platform available. I’ve worked with artists E-Mozzy, […] - [Being Human](https://prisonfriendship.com/being-human/): By Antony Bell #R60327 I saw Kim Petras win — the first trans-person to win the award –, and immediately heard complaints from my fellow prisoners about how the LGBTQ+ agenda is taking over the world. This has been a very topical conversation lately, as there has been an up-tick […] - [Confidence](https://prisonfriendship.com/confidence/): I believe a person is raised to another level when you study, learn, love and start to understand yourself. Not only walking through a door of Self value, but kicking it down like “I’m here world and I’m valuable”. Confidence is a powerful tool as well if we use it […] - [This Side of the Fence](https://prisonfriendship.com/this-side-of-the-fence-2/): All doors are locked,all freedom has been taken.Time being lostfrom mistakes we’ve been making. Trapped in my cellfeeling alone,feeling like hellthinking of home. I know where I went wrong,mistakes turned to lessons.Now I just stay strongand focus on lessons. Counting days until I come homeAnd get back on track.All that […] - [Prisoners are Human Beings Too!](https://prisonfriendship.com/prisoners-are-human/): Most people from the outside world feel and think that all men or women who are incarcerated are the scum of the earth; from the heinous cases a prisoner is locked up for, to the inmates who get released and get jobs that those on the outside desire. We need […] - [Greatest Love Thoughts](https://prisonfriendship.com/greatest-love-thoughts/): We all need it. We all crave it. But what is this thing called love? There are many different kinds of love. Love of a friend, parental love, puppy love, romantic love and love which comes in different strengths. There’s undying conditional, sacrificial and fleeting love. We all experience love […] ## Pages - [Male Prison Pen Pals](https://prisonfriendship.com/male-prison-pen-pals/): Male Prison Pen Pals Search Male Pen Pals Behind every profile is a person hoping for friendship, encouragement, and a real connection through letters. Our male prison pen pals are looking for people on the outside who believe that kindness, conversation, and support can make a difference. Browse inmate pen […] - [Homepage - New](https://prisonfriendship.com/): PrisonFriendship – Find a Prison Pen Pal & Write an Inmate Today Looking for prison pen pals? Start here. Browse real inmate profiles, read their stories, and find someone you’d like to write. Behind every profile is a person — someone with a past, a sentence, a story, and the […] - [Create A Prison Shop Ad](https://prisonfriendship.com/create-a-prison-shop-ad/): Create A Prison Shop Ad Home Create A Prison Shop Ad Create A Prison Shop Ad Promote handcrafted work created by incarcerated people through a dedicated Prison Shop ad. These ads help bring their products to a wider audience, giving makers the chance to build skills, support themselves, and work […] - [Made In Prison](https://prisonfriendship.com/made-in-prison-2/): Made In Prison Where creativity meets second chances Made In Prison is a special initiative by PrisonFriendship.com that gives incarcerated individuals a chance to be seen for their talent, not their sentence. It’s a space where art, craftsmanship, and words come together — each creation telling a story of growth, healing, and hope. […] - [Sign Up Information & Prices](https://prisonfriendship.com/sign-up-information/): Sign Up Information & Prices Home Sign up & Prices Help Your Loved One Be Seen – Sign Up Today PLEASE NOTE THAT PROCESSING TIME MAY TAKE UP TO 30 DAYS FOR ANY NEW PROFILE Creating a profile for your incarcerated loved one is one of the most supportive things […] - [Art Gallery by Prisoners](https://prisonfriendship.com/art-gallery-by-prisoners/): Art Gallery by Prisoners Discover a powerful collection of artwork created by incarcerated artists. Each piece reflects their unique stories, talents, and perspectives — revealing how creativity can heal, inspire, and connect beyond prison walls. 👉 Contact us Art Gallery by Prisoners Welcome — here, art becomes a way to […] - [Collaborations](https://prisonfriendship.com/partner-offers/): PARTNER OFFERS & RESOURCES Partner offers, helpful resources, and collaboration opportunities for those affected by incarceration.   At PrisonFriendship, connection is at the heart of what we do. Through selected partners, we share helpful services, resources, and special offers that may support incarcerated people, their families, and those who care about […] - [Prison Shop](https://prisonfriendship.com/prison-shop/): Welcome to Prison Friendship Shop Discover creativity, resilience, and hope through my art. Every item I createtells a story of transformation, purpose, and second chances. 👉 Explore The Prison Crafts Creative Redemption Prison Shop – Discover Unique Prison Art and Crafts Behind every creation lies a story — a journey of growth, resilience, and […] - [Change or Upgrade A Pen Pal Ad](https://prisonfriendship.com/changes-and-upgrades/): Change or Upgrade A Pen Pal Ad Home Change or Upgrade A Pen Pal Ad Changes & Upgrades Want to make a few updates? No problem! If you’d like to add new photos, update your bio, make changes to your ad, or even get a video made for TikTok, we’ve […] - [Renew A Pen Pal Ad](https://prisonfriendship.com/renewal/): Renew A Pen Pal Ad Home Renew A Pen Pal Ad Renew an Existing Pen Pal Ad Already part of the PrisonFriendship family? We’re glad to have every member here! Renewing a profile keeps it active, visible, and open to new connections from pen pals eager to reach out. 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These Terms are a legally binding agreement governing your access to […] - [PF Pen Pal Program](https://prisonfriendship.com/pf-pen-pal-program/): PrisonFriendship’s Pen Pal Program Home PF Pen Pal Program Pen Pal Program Welcome to PrisonFriendship’s Pen Pal Program At PrisonFriendship.com, we believe that meaningful connection can change lives. Becoming a prison friend is more than an act of kindness — it’s a commitment to hope, understanding, and positive change. Through […] - [About us](https://prisonfriendship.com/about-us/): About us Home About us Who We Are Prisonfriendship – Born From Experience. Built on Compassion. At PrisonFriendship, we believe in the power of human connection—and that’s exactly what our prison pen pal program is all about. We are more than just a platform. Our team includes former inmates, family […] - [How to Write to Someone in Prison](https://prisonfriendship.com/how-to-write-to-someone-in-prison/): How to Write to Someone in Prison Home How to Write to Someone in Prison How to Write to Someone in Prison: A Step-by-Step Guide Are you wondering how do I write to someone in prison or unsure what to write to an inmate? Starting a correspondence with an inmate […] - [How Prison Email Works & Prison Mail Policies](https://prisonfriendship.com/how-prison-email-works-prison-mail-policies/): How Prison Email Works & Prison Mail Policies Home How Prison Email Works & Prison Mail Policies How Prison Email Works & Mail Policies: A Complete Guide Staying connected with someone in prison isn’t always easy—but it’s one of the most powerful ways to provide support. Whether you write through […] - [FAQ](https://prisonfriendship.com/faqs/): FAQ Home FAQ FAQ – Writing to Someone on PrisonFriendship Here you’ll find answers to the top questions about writing and building friendships with people who are incarcerated. WHAT IS PRISON FRIENDSHIP? PrisonFriendship is an online pen-pal platform that connects incarcerated individuals with people on the outside who want to […] - [More Info](https://prisonfriendship.com/more-info/): More Info Home More Info Prison Pen Pal 101 How to Email Your Inmate Pen Pal Signing up for prison email services is simple and secure. Follow the link at the bottom of your potential pen pal’s profile or visit ConnectNetwork.com, JPay.com, Corrlinks, Securus, or GettingOut, depending on which provider […] - [Blogs](https://prisonfriendship.com/blogs/): Prison Blogs, Inmate Stories & Incarcerated Writers Home Our Blogs Blog Stories Walls Hold Us, Words Free Us. Prison blogs give incarcerated writers a place to share their voices, stories, letters, poems, and reflections from inside prison. Every cell holds a story worth hearing. Walls Hold Us, Words Free Us […] - [Inmates Needing mail](https://prisonfriendship.com/inmates-needing-mail/): Inmates Needing Mail Home Inmates Needing Mail Inmates Who Need Mail – Write an Inmate Today This page features inmates who need mail—men and women who have received little to no correspondence. Many of these prisoners are still waiting for their first letter, and your message could be the connection […] - [Browse Submissions](https://prisonfriendship.com/browse-submissions/) - [Profile Submission Confirmed](https://prisonfriendship.com/submission-confirmed/) - [Privacy Policy](https://prisonfriendship.com/privacy-policy/): PRIVACY POLICY Effective date: December 6, 2025 1. INTRODUCTION PrisonFriendship.com, L.L.C. 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