Times have been pretty hard lately. Its not because Im in a place where hope is lost. No its because of Im in a place where your forgotten. The times that we are living in today are fueled by so many factors. I dont understand the factors that […]
The first time I wrote about our lives mattering I didn’t think that maybe I would be where I’m at today. What I mean by that is extremely isolated from the outside world. Having not being able to have any contact with the people that I love. Stressing […]
Happy Father’s Day to all the dads out there. I wish I could talk to my dad more but those days will be here shortly. I know my kids wish the same and again those days will be here shortly as well. Hopefully I get to talk to […]
Today is another day down and its another day closer to being free. Its alot of things that I wish I could do and its things that I plan on doing when I am free. One of the main things thats been on my mind is being a […]
Just putting a face to the blogs!! Stay safe out there and be patient and watchful!! Da’Von Joshua Motley Sr. (Abdul-Haleem Raqeeb) ODRC #707-119 Allen Correctional Institution P.O. Box 4501 Lima, OH 45802
Dear LaNiyah, LaNycee & DaVon (Jr.), By now hopefully I’ve been able to talk to you guys. If not then only Allah knows best to why I haven’t. I’m sorry for the disconnection and miscommunication. As a dad I need to try harder and focus more on being […]
The Month of Ramadan is coming to a close on the 4th of June this year. With that being said, I’ve had this whole month to reflect on myself. Durning this time we are “burning” everything that’s bad in our lives, hence the point of fasting. As were […]
The only thing stronger than a lover’s love is a lover’s hate; which is incurable and endless. The month of Ramadan is amongst us. and fasting from everything bad is mandatory. The life we live is recorded through our actions. Whether we act or react or remain inactive […]
Can you love someone who has a very different past than yours? Like their past is so ying yang compared to yours that you know people will look at you different. Is love that strong to bring two people together that lived opposite lives? Can two people who […]
Yesterday during Jummah in Christchurch, New Zealand an act of violence and hate devastated the Muslim community there and Muslims around the world the same. We go through our day wondering how the world perceives us. Its clear we are stereotyped, discriminated against and there are those who […]
Its been 5 years since I’ve had the opportunity to be with my babies besides a visit or family day. Its going on 2 years that I haven’t seen my oldest daughter and my son and over 2 years that I haven’t seen my second oldest daughter. They […]
Have you ever felt like there’s nothing inside of your body? You can breath just enough to stay alive. It feels as if your lungs have been replaced by little water balloons. As for everything else it feels like everything is gone. Its so hard fighting temptation to […]
Hello world, Yesterday I was able to watch a clip of Denzel Washington’s greatest motivational speech ever “Fall Forward”. I’ve seen it a couple of times since being incarcerated in the public speaking group Toastmasters that many of the prisons here in Ohio offer. Its such a powerful […]
I have these horrible migraines. Idk how to stop them. Idk how to ease them. Idk hats causing them. My whole life stops when they come. Sometimes they last a couple of days. Most of the time its at least a day. I can’t eat, sleep, drink, move, […]
In this new place, a new way of life, a new dwelling, new everything. Its difficult accepting change of any kind. Being that we are emotional creatures its hard to hold in the pain and hurt. Its easy to not talk to anyone in the situation I’m in. […]
I’m currently at Allen Correctional Institution in Lima, Ohio which is a level 2 prison. I’m so happy that I finally got to this level because its one step closer to being free again. Life will be “normal” sooner than later. Compared to the places I’ve been its […]
Most People Are Good – Luke Bryan I have this new found passion for #CountryMusic. I’ve always listened to different music like #pop and some #rockandroll but lately #Country has my ear. I only have one song on my jp5 player and its #WhatIf the remix by #KaneBrown […]
OK I just had this idea right… can you find arabic/muslim magazines that have FREE subscriptions and subscribe them for me..?? Mr. Da’Von Joshua Motley Sr. #707-119 NEOCC Northeast Ohio Correctional Center 2240 Hubbard Rd. Youngstown, OH 44505
Dear La’Niyah, La’Nycee, and Da’Von Jr., SMILE!!!! I LOVE AND MISS YALL SOOOO MUCH!!!!! 😉 ok… so I don’t know where to really start so I’ll start with I’m sorry. Over the past few years I haven’t been in your lives because of my actions. I’ve tried my […]
So my favorite person on #BigBrother is #Bayliegh. Unfortunately #SwaggyC was evicted a few days ago. #SMH.. I think that was a great power move however #Bayliegh is basically going to have to fight the rest of the game. The alliance that was made was obviously broken and […]
In this #Country its possible to be #SelfMade billionaires and #SelfMade anything you want. In many cases this isn’t true. We are suppose to be #Equal having #EqualRights but we all see this isn’t the #Truth. So yesterday on #TheView, #DLHughley was a guest. He has a new […]
I want to start this movement with this #ISeeYou #HASHTAG. I want #ISeeYou to go viral for numerous reasons. Yesterday I came up with this idea from watching #CNNHLN and #RACISM was the topic of the segment. They were showing videos of people being #Racist unfortunately. Right then […]
(Note from Suzie: This has been posted using cell phone screenshots because I am currently out camping and away from my laptop. Thank you for understanding.)
(Note from Suzie: This has been posted using cell phone screenshots because I am currently out camping and away from my laptop. Thank you for understanding.)
(Note from Suzie: This has been posted using cell phone screenshots because I am currently out camping and away from my laptop. Thank you for understanding.)
(Note from Suzie: This has been posted using cell phone screenshots because I am currently out camping and away from my laptop. Thank you for understanding.)
(Note from Suzie: This has been posted using cell phone screenshots because I am currently out camping and away from my laptop. Thank you for understanding.)
Everyday I wake up in prisonmy heart aches. My body is sore from the metal bed. My stomach is empty from the lack of mutrition and proteins. My mind is racing thinking about my kids and our futures. My head pounds dailiy because of these migraines that I […]
I’m sorry for all the pain I’ve caused. From birth to this very moment in time, I’m sorry. I’ve hurt family, friends, strangers, and more importantly my kids. I’ve hurt their mothers and I’m sorry. I dragged you into my unstable life and your life got worse, I’m […]
Land of the free, home of the brave, established justice, created a more perfect union… it sounded wonderful when “our founding fathers” created the constitution and the bill of rights. I mean of course it would in those days right? What went wrong if you don’t mind me […]
