Explore my journey through incarceration with a unique collection of daily journals and in-depth book reports. Each entry offers a raw, personal perspective, transforming moments of confinement into reflections of growth and resilience.
I’ve been home for about a week now, and it still feels strange to even type that sentence. I didn’t have to go to a halfway house, which was a huge relief. I do have to check in once a week and wear an ankle monitor, but honestly, life is very good right now. After...
Final Reflections from Inside This will be my final post written from inside prison. In just two days, I’ll be walking out of here and starting the next chapter of my life. I wanted this last entry to be a little different—a chance to reflect on how I’ve grown and...
This past week has been slow and rough. A lot of people got irritated with me for participating too much in RDAP, and it really made me think about the mindset of many people in here compared to my own. When I first came into prison, I worried about fitting in—not...
Thanksgiving week. One of the biggest holidays of the year—and I spent it locked up. It sucked, but I’ll use it as an opportunity to share what celebrating one of America’s favorite holidays looks like from behind bars. When we got to the chow hall at 11 a.m.,...
Another beautiful day here in Cumberland, Maryland. The sun is shining, the temperature is around 57 degrees, and for a moment it almost makes me forget I’m in prison. As I get closer to “the door” (as we say in here), I’ve noticed my counting habits getting more...
Another exciting week here at Cumberland Prison Camp. First, some context — I’ve mentioned before that our mattresses are terrible. We sleep on a steel slab with about two inches of foam they call a “mattress.” It’s rough. So, being resourceful inmates, we find ways...
It’s officially November—and that means I go home next month. It feels great to finally say that. The past few weeks dragged by after all the back-and-forth with my date getting changed. Now that it’s settled again, I’m getting my head right and focused on finishing...
I just finished reading Crucial Conversations, and even though it’s a short book, it packs in a lot of helpful ideas. The main focus is learning how to communicate clearly and respectfully during high-stress or emotional situations—whether it’s with employees, family,...
This week brought a mix of frustration and relief. I finally got the official word about my new release date — December 17th — eight days later than planned. It might not sound like much, but eight extra days in prison feels like forever. I was angry and pretty down...
This week brought some really disappointing news. It looks like my release date is being pushed back — possibly past Christmas. Nothing’s official yet, but everything’s up in the air, and I’ve been angry and frustrated all week. It’s a long and complicated story, but...