“The people who love me, the people I really depend on, were never the critics who were pointing at me while I stumbled. They weren’t on the bleachers at all. They were with me in the arena. Fighting for me and with me.
The people who love me and will be there regardless of the outcome are in arms reach. This realization changes everything.” – Brene Brown; Daring Greatly p. 56
I’ve been incarcerated going on 15 months, and on of my slogans has been fifteen, fifteen. Its EVERYTHING during these vulnerable moments. Especially in federal prison. We only have access to 300 minutes a month so when people choose to ignore or not respond to your messages, in 2024/2025, where everyone in the world has there phone in arms reach. It only takes 15 seconds to respond to a message and a 15 minute call should disrupt your whole 24 hour day.
With the complete understanding that the world goes on while your in jail or prison. I’m one of the most understanding people I know. One thing Ill never respect are the people who have asked me to access a portion of my life, then create scenarios that make them look like the “victim”. I have “FACTS” and they’ll definitely have “STORIES” to combat how they treated me during my incarceration.
What people don’t understand is this is a “LIGHT sentence, not a LIFE sentence.” Katt Williams said, ” If they wanted me to speak more highly of them, they should have treated me better”.
I’ve been at the BOP since February 13, 2025, as of today I’ve changed my outcome for myself. With perseverance, consistency and making myself known. Here, they call me “Diamond ii’$” , and that’s the energy I bring everywhere I go. Bringing a little glamour to this dark situation is all I can do.
I never understood the impact I have on the lives around me, but being peoples happy medium and support HERE. Is different and I fully accept the position of the ” LEADER”. The only thing I can control is how I respond. I choose to respond with loving kindness.
Thank you to my support system and all the people I cant fit on my 30 contact list that constantly inquire about me and my children. You can always write me a letter.
Saying less is always saying the most!! Love is Love.
Federally Yours,
Diamond ii’$
April 18, 2025
