I haven’t completed my bio yet, but I’d like to answer the question.
For me to make it in prison means to take this experience and transcend myself into the best version of me that I can possibly be. It means to stop making excuses for myself and my past and really rewrite my story. I have 2.5 years sober which is the longest I’ve remained sober in 15 years. I am content with myself and in love with being present for the first time in my life. To make it in here means I prepare myself everyday for the beautiful life I am planning to live when I get out. Obstacles are only in the way to build me up and make me stronger. I am healthy, I am strong, I am dedicated and I am ready for my future. For the first time in my life I strive to do things to benefit my health. I work out, I practice yoga, I have a relationship with God, I have a relationship with my family and I love me. I am working toward enrolling for school right now so I can leave prison with a bachelor’s degree in business or an AA. To make it in prison means I’ve stayed strong throughout this struggle and learned the things I needed to in order to succeed in the world.
I am striving to deliver consistency in my life. I am striving to deliver motivation, encouragement and positivity to the people around me. I am striving to be better everyday.
I can transform my mindset to see every task as a meaningful step by being GRATEFUL for the opportunity to wake up each day blessed. Prison is hard. I don’t care much for it, but in order to enjoy life sometimes we need to go through things like this to make us appreciate what we have out there. I never really appreciated life and I am getting that chance now. I am building my foundation by making healthy choices, creating healthy habits, rebuilding relationships, being present, analyzing my actions and making changes to things I know I need to. I take classes, program, work and maintain a regular schedule to keep me on track and focused on what is important. Nothing is more important than my freedom and the chance to be home with my family again. I will allow nothing to get in my way of that.
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