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.
My last journal entry was a brief thank you to my fans, friends, and family, not just because I appreciate their support, but also because not much had happened that week. That changed dramatically, just five minutes after I finished writing. Around 9:30 PM, inmates...
This week has been focused on reading and running. My shoulder is still injured, limiting my activities. I've just finished Fahrenheit 451 and Nietzsche's Beyond Good and Evil. (Book reports coming soon!) Two vastly different books, but both excellent. I'm now about...
I usually try to have a theme or single subject for my journal entries, but that's becoming cumbersome. So, this one is just a collection of updates on my life and some prison gossip. My daily routine is pretty consistent. My yoga classes are going well, even though...
Time in prison drips like molasses through an hourglass. I've found ways to speed it up, though. Working out is number one, but your body can only handle so much. Rest days, especially weekends, drag on. Reading helps, but it depends on the material. My book list is...
No one truly wants to "fit in" with the general prison population, but everyone craves a sense of belonging among their peers. Six weeks in, I'm starting to find my place. I've met some good people who share my values. We believe in making the most of our time here,...
Two unique aspects of prison life are money/spending management and ingenuity. I want to share how both are impacting me right now. Commissary is a big part of life here at camp. With a $180 spending limit and two weeks between shopping days, I have to strategize...