Reminiscence never leads to anything. It’s been said that life is a process of holding on and letting go, but what happens when all that you’re left with is what’s needing to go? I’ve been incarcerated for almost 8 years now and I still reminisce quite often, I mean how can I not? When I Read More
Month: September 2023
One of the biggest setbacks that I hear a lot of inmates talk about is the “game”. For those that are unknowing about this term, it is a term used by those who forge their lives in the street code. This stigma has been implanted into not only the mind of the youth but even Read More
I want to bring our attention not just to relationships but also how relationships effect those incarcerated. Bad relationships are mostly the leading cause of most inmates’ criminal behavior which caused them to be locked up. Also, dealing with a chaotic relationship while locked up can cause inmates to lose it even if it’s for Read More
In the U.S. alone there are approximately 2 million inmates serving time in penitentiary’s, jails, and correctional facilities. For these individuals the future may appear uncertain, intimidating, and sometimes entirely unimaginable. These disadvantaged individuals lack the guidance and support needed to make true and meaningful changes due to the understanding that prison administrations are rarely Read More
Hey guys, I’d like to introduce you to Christopher Olsen! Inmate number 831898, age 43, and is from Olympia, Washington. Chris is an aspiring Substance Use Disorder Provider and is halfway through the AAS degree program which brings him one step closer to realizing that goal. He is a loving husband and father of 7 Read More
Have you ever to someone who meant so much to you for granted? Okay, maybe it’s just me and people don’t do that. What about this one, have you ever had someone who had your back no matter what? Through the good and the bad? Even when they knew you didn’t deserve such loyalty, they Read More