by Jason Mackerchar
So I am about to step out of these gates.. Testing positive for corona virus is not good but im feeling OK. To my readers just so you know I’m gonna be one of the ones who make it. I only have eleven months on parole. I have […]
Introduction Blog, by Walter Stoll
My name is Walter Stoll. I’ve been incarcerated 28+ years and have had many, many loses and coping with an extended period of incarceration. However, I would like to communicate my thoughts via inmateblogger in hopes of restablishing myself with the community and learn more about how the […]
Concerns About Post-Release Living, by Elysha Fallins
So, I’m not exactly sure how to “Blog”, so I’ll just write my thoughts as I attempt to process them in my mind. As I sit in this cell for 23 hours a day trapped behind these walls, the only thing I have is TIME to think about […]
Find your Happiness, by Demetrius Arnold
I wanted to write this to those who have been incarcerated and are now free but still “trapped” Emotionally or Mentally. You have to find your source of your happiness, you may have lost family members and friends through your ordeal, but don’t let society dictate your happiness […]
What We Contribute To A Society We Are Not Apart Of, by Harvey Banner
We are asked to be ready at a moments notice to assimilate to a society who once rejected us without a grudge. Cool, I for one have no complaints. I’ve accepted that I put me HERE. I also recognized how I can stop others from coming here, for […]
F.A.C.S., by Larry Newell
I now have less than 100 days to complete my re-entry program. I’ve completed several of my mandatory programs already. I can hardly wait to be scheduled for the other mandatory programs so I complete them too. My whole bid I was turned down to take any vocational […]
Gettin Out Soon, by Jeremy Evans
A blog by Kid…. Jus so everyone knows it I am getting out in about 40 days and I am seeking some female companionship. Im looking for a cool chick that I can get to know right now and build with and carry it on to the streets. […]
Freedom & Loneliness, by Ryan McGinnis-Walker
I HAVE BEEN INCARCERATED FOR EIGHT YEARS IM 31HEARS OLD AND I. TWO MONTHS I WILL HAVE MY FREEDOM. THIS HAS BEEN A LEARNING EXPERIENCE FOR ME I STEPPED INTO HELL AT THE AGE OF 21 I TURNED 22 IN PRISON NOW THE TIME IS HERE AND IM […]
A Few Things, by Antwan Hood
I guess I have found a outlet of some sort in this thing I call life inside of life the anticipation of my parole hearings is on my mind this is the end of the road so I am free sooner or later but nobody likes to be […]
I am About to get my Life Back After Serving 5 Years in Prison, by Donald Parker
I am about to be release on Tue. 22 of January .I am glad this is over it was a difficult experience guys in prison go through alot people on the outside just don’t understand prison is very stressful it’s bad enough we are away from our family’s […]
Gate Money: By Tammy Dodd
I just wanted to hit on a subject that is always an issue and as I read a few days ago in a California newspaper it is still an issue. The person who wrote about the “Gate Money” in that paper said that the inmates in California prisons […]
“My Release” by Matthew Shepherd
Well I’m right at 1 year left. 365 days. 52 weeks. 12 months. 4 seasons. One year until my release. When I think of this day I’m filled with a lot of different feelings. Anxiety being the boss. What’s next? I mean what’s my plan? I have a […]
PRISON RELEASE
I’ve heard many guys over the years say that prison is not about rehabilitation, it’s all punishment. Now that I’m less than eight months to the gate, I’m not finding that at all. There are plenty of people willing to help, plenty of classes that teach life skills, […]
Prison Release
Here I am… the face to the poems, the smile hidden to most… the heart finally feeling loved… I am blessed these days as I now look to being able to walk from these walls, to being able to pursue all the trials, tears and triumphs of life […]
Prisoners that throw their lives away after release !
I have had a few very good friend that get out of prison after serving 10 or more years in prison ! That get and do so good for few years ! but sadly it only last awhile and they end up thinking they can gamble and drink […]
success upon my release from prison
There is such a familiar ease and natural flow to the conversation of those who are free from the confines of prison. It was an honor to share two hours of conversation with company representatives from the Home Depot, Goodwill Industries, South Seattle Community College, and the North […]
FREE IN PRISON
Most of the guys who leave here and come back always talk about it’s often too hard out there for an ex-con to make it. Well, I’m going to put this to the test in less than 17 months. I’ll be an ex-con with nothing but a high-school […]
Being Released From Prison Soon
With me being so close to getting out I’ve been giving alot of thought to my future, and what is it that I can do to really make a difference in society ? And what can I do to cap off my legacy ? I’ve already made up […]
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