Michael Santos-Preparation and You
I transitioned from a federal prison to a halfway house in August, 2012. I’d already served 25 years in prison, but I wouldn’t be free from the BOP for another year. I felt ready, eager to resume my life, thanks to the many preparations I’d made along the way. Those preparations led to an invitation […]
Reginald Fullwood Jr-06/09/2025-Street Creds
Growing up in VA, I was the oldest of three boys. My parents expected a lot from me. They expected me to be in charge in their absence. They expected me to take care of my younger brothers. They also expected me to set the example. As a result, I followed the rules, rarely got […]
Joshua Dale Fuller-06/08/2025
Mr. Joshua D. FullerJournal EntryJune 8,2025 4:20 Am Sobriety is of the utmost importance if I desire durable riches. Today marks a very special day in my life because on this day in 2023, I received SOBRIETY, and although I have read of individuals who claim to have found success while simultaneously using mind altering […]
Alex Dee-06/08/2025-Journal #13: The Book of Psalms
Azy – read psalms 139 to the kids! 🙂 Dear Azy, Ari, and Rumi, Today, we’re going to talk about the book of psalms. This was written mostly by king David and those who were responsible for the music at the temple as well as a few by king Solomon. There are over 150 psalms, […]
Michael Santos-Unsolicited Letters
When serving decades in prison, I learned how to build powerful influences that could advance my preparations for success–as I defined success. I served my term before The First Step Act, so fewer mechanisms existed for people to work toward an earlier release date. Yet that didn’t stop me from trying. As I wrote in […]
Eduardo Luis Valdes-06/07/2025-Day 1361
It has been a while since my last journal.It has been a rough few weeks.Those ups and downs we wish to never have, and only I allowed it to happen.Each and every day I learn to stay to myself.It is amazing how much rumor and gossip runs inside the prison walls.My group of “associates” within […]
Jennifer Hestand-06/07/2025-GOALS UPDATE
GOALS UPDATE: Classes:For the month of April i completed two classes.First class was Spanish 2, my Budgeting class was pushed out until June 10th dueto Institution. I was also able to complete phase one of the Parenting class.I also enrolled in Brain Health, Total Body Workout , and phase two of Parenting.Those classes all started […]
Sherida Nabi-06/07/2025
Getting ready for yet another exciting workshop: this AM, it is a Parenting workshop, hosted by Alicia Cronkhite and myself. We will present numerous ways to keep on parenting even from within a confined setting. It is extremely important for families to experience ‘togetherness’, albeit virtually. Recent policy changes within the BOP have put serious […]
Patrick Haydel-06/07/2025-Where I Stand Now
Some days I find myself reflecting on the phrase my father repeated so often it etched itself into my bones: “Wherever you are, make yourself useful.” As a kid, I thought it meant chores. As a young man, I thought it meant building a business. As a chiropractor, I thought it meant treating as many […]
Michael Santos-Get Resources
Jim felt as if his lawyer wasn’t listening to him. Authorities had charged him with wire fraud and other charges related to decisions he made during the course of business. He never saw himself as a criminal. As the founder of a business, he can look back and see that he had made process errors […]
