Life Coach and Motivational Speaker is my dream when I release My ability to connect with others directly relies on the way I communicate.
In the free world where professionalism and experience is vital I know my chips start stacking against me with tattoos and criminal background this could seem Intimidating.
But what if I told you that by my appearance you have the opportunity to see growth the opportunity to see change
with the proper education I was able to overcome obstacles that hindered my future and that in-comparison to others who suffered from mental heath issues, drug addiction even a criminal background I found it possible to communicate my story in hopes to inspire others to make positive changes in there own lives.
I made a decision to no longer allow my past to interfere with my future a plan to face it a plan to embrace it, You see I didn’t grow up educated in fact…
My childhood was corrupted in a home filled with fear,
I covered all my bruises and hid away my tears.
How to be tough my family did teach,
As I searched for a joy that seemed far from my reach.
That fear learned at home taught me just how to quit,
Till I finally broke free from reins harness an bit.
Lost and misled I found a home on the street,
A place where corruption and hate would eventually meet.
As I dropped out of school and made friends with the worst,
Now destined for prison or packed in a hearse.
Years of destruction led me to my fait,
Locked in this here cage for my freedom to wait.
No hope for a future, that’s what it felt like to me,
When my sons first steps witnessed in a place all convicts could see.
Then a voice came from within that said you still hold a chance,
By using your past to help others that’s your ticket to France.
So I created a plan, vowed to work hard as I could,
To guide others in a direction that they to understood.
As a father of nine in prison I needed a way out,
This path was a dead end, I needed a new route.
For the best possible future a new goal must begin,
Time to start programing and let go of some friends.
My wife agreed as well said its time for a change,
Said this is our life baby and there’s no one to blame.
What we gain will take time and yes it has to be earned,
However together we’ll do it and together we’ll learn.
So an education was needed and old habits let go,
Behind these walls I found education and made a decision to grow.
4 years now have passed at times I ask myself how,
Look what I’ve been through and well look at me now.
Fog counts, lock-downs,rain sleek or shine,
I strive for success even while I serve time.
There’s times I feel powerless and times I feel weak,
However the knowledge I gain shelters my heart from the bleak.
Something to remember, is success is achievable and something we all do deserve,
Despite our convictions and life’s lil curves.
