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.
You might assume that life at a prison camp is mild compared to higher security facilities—and you’d be right, to a degree. There are no fences here, and most of us are considered “low risk.” But what I didn’t expect was the diversity—not just in background or race,...
When I imagined prison, I pictured long, unchanging days with the same people. What I didn’t see coming was the nonstop shuffle of inmates in and out—especially at a camp like this one. Why Camps Empty Out So Fast Short sentences or final stop. Camps house non-violent...
Before this never-ending sinus infection took hold, I promised an update on my fitness journey in prison—and here it is. I’ve broken it down into three key insights, but first, a quick backstory on why I’ve shifted my focus toward running. When I first got to...
As I mentioned in Part 1, this birthday turned out to be one of the best of my life — and not just because of the incredible outpouring of gifts from the outside world. The rest of what made it so special actually happened inside these prison walls. Let me tell you...
For years while on house arrest, I imagined what holidays and birthdays in prison would be like. In every version I dreamed up, I never came close to predicting the reality. This birthday turned out to be one of the best of my life, all because of the incredible...
I had planned to write a whole journal entry about my fitness routine—my goals, progress, and how I was starting to feel stronger every day. I had it outlined in my head: I’d just finished yoga class on Monday, followed by a tough ab workout and then a light 4-mile...