Michael Santos-Support Networks
If you or someone you care about is entering the prison system, consider the challenges ahead and opportunities for growth. Begin by acknowledging the obstacles. The system itself will impose many difficulties, but the criminal charge brings its own hurdles. A conviction can damage credibility, and some may face the painful reality of losing friends […]
Choon Yong-04/06/2025-Relaxing day
4/6/2025 Sunday daily dairy from Atwater Camp.Woke up at 5:00 PM. made up my bed, cleaned up, changed to BOP uniform and made a cup of coffee. Stretched, drank my coffee and watched the local news and weather report, high temperature for today is 78 degrees F. Started walking at 6:00 AM. Breakfast was served […]
Celeste Monette Blair-04/06/2025-To My Last Breath
Once upon a time, I had a friend named Wayne. Wayne was about 80 years old and I knew him because he sold me tools and other supplies for the tire shop I once owned; in what seems like so many lifetime’s ago. Wayne was always moving around, his mantra was that, ‘ if he […]
John Hopkins-04/06/2025-Losing Sight
I’ve come to realize how easy it is to lose sight—not just of where you’re going, but of who you are. When you’re surrounded by pressure, fear, and the looming threat of incarceration, it becomes harder to remember what you value. You start making decisions not based on conviction, but on fear. And that fear […]
Kassandra L Moore-04/06/2025
Fernando Cordova-04/06/2025
I want to grow each and every single day. I know it takes many things to have growth. The first being the desire to really want it. I really do want it. I do not want to be my old self. That person never got me anywhere but either in prison or in arguments. I […]
Scott Roethle-04/05/2025
Apparently it’s been over two years since I documented here. My lawyers warned me against putting things in writing, and honestly I have never been much of a journaling person. But that will change as of today… Yesterday I officially accepted a plea deal for one felony healthcare fraud. Nearly six years after learning about […]
Alex Dee-04/05/2025-Journal #6: The adventures of Saul and David
Dear Azy, Rumi, and Ari, Today we’re going to tell you the story of the first king of Israel, Saul, and then about the boy, David, who defeated a giant called Goliath, to become the next king of Israel. If you remember, the Israelites wanted a king after Samson and the time of the judges […]
Maritza Navarrette Mota-04/05/2025
First step I’m taking is to study my cdl book. for i have a job opportunity lined up when i release. my week 1 goal after i release is to have my app w/the dmv to test for my cdl. that way by week 2 i am able to start my first well paying job. […]
Michael Santos-Codefendants in Prison
If authorities charge two or more people in the same case, those in the system refer to them as “codefendants.” They are not always treated equally. Sometimes, one person will offer evidence against other people in the case. When that happens, the Bureau of Prisons may place the equivalent of a “tag” on the person, […]
