This site is a collection of blogs written by prison inmates. It serves as a platform which allows them to share their individual stories, opinions, talents, and their inner thoughts. I support, understand, and believe that writing can be a great source of rehabilitation, growth, and healing. InmateBlogger.com is managed by Suzie Bosko (suziebosko.com).
Thanksgiving in quarantine! How exciting! Our dorm was officially put on lockdown about a week ago. That means that the entire Indiana State Prison is quarantined. It’s crazy! Just when things were starting to move along good, everything comes to a grinding halt. Our RWI instructor tested positive […]
Dear Readers, Today is #GivingTuesday, a special day to celebrate the power and importance of giving. I hope you’ll agree that this blog is a valuable platform to celebrate and support this time of year. Inmate Blogger’s mission is to give inmates a voice. This free service that […]
Though it may “feel good” to see those who mistreat You face afflictions, it’s never okay to gloat over anyone’s suffering even if they “got what they deserved”. GOD enacts HIS Will for HIS Purposes, not Our likes & dislikes. We can’t allow someone else’s hate to direct […]
Throughout the history of the United States there have been those who have through their Office, or as scientist taking it upon themeselves, or even those random individuals loosely tied to governments, who have been tasked with finding new and inventive ways to protect our way of life […]
HI im inmate howard johnson inmate number a638-427 leci po box 56 lebanon ohio 45036 liveing life in prinson is a veary dark an lonley place no one to talk to or trust im doing time for a crime that did not go as the courts said,s an […]
There’s no doubt that at some point in life one may have this overwhelming feeling of failure. Maybe its anxiety about the unforseen future, or regret about the missed opportunities of the past. Nevertheless these feelings are ever so present in real time and have life long after […]
2020 has been a very complicated but busy year for me here at my company East Coast Mafia Entertainment. I started the year off by releasing my second compilation album “Bluec Strips & Bandannaz”, which is the hardest compilation album of 2020. Shortly before and after the release […]
there are so many good people out there in the world. you have to search high and low for them if you want a good friendship. I can not make this up i have been fortunate enough to gain a few good friends since I have been in […]
I looked over at Ruga, my right hand man. ” I been thinkin. I think we outta chill, you know, find a church to go to…something.” Ruga gave me a look as he processed my tone. He knew, like I knew, what we were doing; And he damn […]
How much does environment shape & dictate what an individual becomes? Well, what is a person’s environment? An environment consists of location; family; peers; accepted views, standards, & codes; socioeconomic status; beliefs; & culture. All of these factors form the environment which plays a role in how people […]
In a challenging self-reflection of my past behaviors and the effects I imposed on my own race. I find that my behavior was deplorable at times even worse than an racist. Please read on to hear my brutal truth. To my black ancestors who were lynched, hosed, segregated, […]
Every now and then while I am working on this very blog, I receive an unexpected email from an inmate expressing their gratitude. And it brings me a warm reminder of the service I provide to them. “Hello Suzie….I don’t know if you know it or not, but […]
I started working in the prison warehouse a few days ago. Unloading trucks, pulling orders for the kitchen and sanitation departments, etc, etc… It’s been such a blessing, being able to get into a somewhat normal routine. For a few hours each day it’s like being […]
A blog by Mack… Here I am back again but truly I feel like I am actually somewhere in life that I have never been before. Im not exactly sure what to call it but as of right now things are actually going just about as well as […]
At first sight, first words, instant Connection, Conversation minimal, yet still stimulated full expression. Kismet Visions in tune applaud the Introspection, Revelations of an optional Path set off deep Reflections. Why exist in denial of where the Thoughts travel? Reality bends time to conform as the script starts […]
Being born with a hard head,I lived by my own rules.My greed and pride kept me believing I couldn’t touch and that I didn’t need GOD.The truth is,I was lost living in a self-made prison of the party life. The real question isn’t why I came to prison […]
”Someone has to protect this family, from the man that protects this family” -Skyler (Breaking Bad) I got this quote from breaking bad. I think that it just resonates and touches close to home. As Tina (my kids mom) has managed to keep me separated from my children. […]
“Angel’s all over me” who will you serve in the after life? the old saying is you reap what you soul.. you can’t serve the lord Jesus Christ and live the life god intended for us in the after life until you’ve lived that life here on Earth.god […]
Holla my name is Christopher Tolliver & Im in jail & have been goin on 9yrs with a yr to go until im release.It’s just now goin on a yr i’ve been here in this prison i’m in now,& it seems like the closer i get the road […]
Whats up people of the blog! I haven’t written anything for a LONG time but I think I am gonna start again. Things in my life have definitely been a roller coaster this past 6 months. Ive been to the hole several times in and out of LPH […]
It’s hard to go along with some of the ideas on life, some truly believe only physics and are atheist. Cause and effect doesn’t explain much. We humans tend to take the magic out of things once we learn how to do it ourselves. Once we can explain […]
Joshua Wood is serving a life sentence in Virginia for a double murder he took part in 2005. He accepted the consequences for his actions and pled guilty. He is currently serving his time at Buckingham Correctional Center. Before he was incarcerated, he was in the army and […]
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Hello Friends! I have a special announcement to the world–the Lord has indicated to me that it is time to send the books! Please let me explain . . . You may have read previously, when I wrote about the Lord asking me to…
These are hard times for everyone thru thesee trying times of the Covid-19 I’d like to pray for everyone and just please STAY SAFE.. Lucky Mitchell DOC #691-862
Assalaamu Alaikum!! In no way am I saying any of the civil rights movements that’s happening across America or the world holds no weight. I’m supporting this movement as well as others. #LifeIt’sSelfMatters means so much more to me than it sounds. It goes deeper than the surface […]
Perfect blemishes highlight the beautiful facets of Life, Enhanced variances keep Me enticed & Focused on the way You shine bright. Marred perfection is the unexpected vision of Allurement, Guaranteeing My Determination to secure this, Connection & Bind that has Us so intertwined, Preserving that essential element of […]
”1 deep breath & 1 last chance” A life spent alone is a life not worth living well at least thats how i see. After 10 years i thought i finally found the woman that i felt i deserved,i was starstruck by how beautiful she was, the glow […]
the time that I’ve wasted is my biggest regret, spent in this places I will forget. just sitting and thinking about the things that I’ve done,the laughing, the hurt,and the fun.now its just me and my hard driven guilt behind a WALL of emptiness I allowed to be […]
LOCATION: TOLEDO, Ohio MAXIMUM SECURITY (TRANSITIONAL/GENERAL POPULATION) MOOD: GET ME OUTTA HERE!!! UNTAMED REVOLUTIONARY REVOLUTIONARY GREETINGS COMRADES, IT’S BLACK AUGUST POLITICAL EDUCATION, ACTION, AND AWARENESS AMONG POLITICAL PRISONERS & REVOLUTIONARIES.. MANY OF U MAY KNOW OF ME FROM THE FREE OHIO MOVEMENT AND IWOC. I WAS STRUGGLING IN […]
At My lowest, in the midst of turmoil, pain, & deception, My steps were shaky & My vision couldn’t comprehend YOUR Direction. Misery was My confidant & depression My only means, To cope with being trapped in a self-made cage & no way out to be seen. That […]
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