Douglas Jason Way-04/02/2024-THE MIRACLE OF THE MUNDANE

Like everything in life, prison is what you make of it. From one perspective, there is a sameness to the days. Those who choose to focus on limitations and the apparent lack of activity options allow the lifeforce to be sapped from them. They spend most of their time staring blankly at the TV, sleeping, […]

Valerie Shanell Menefield-04/02/2024

Hello, I am finishing up my life connections program and it has helped me realize my calling in life. I want to have a home for pregnant teenage girls. I would like to show and help things how to become a great mother to their children. I would also like to start a program to […]

Jody Lynn Hughlette-04/02/2024

Sorry, I have not wrote in a while I am low on funds so I have to save my trulincs for staying in touch with my boyfriend who is having open heart surgery. It might be a bit before he can send money so I may not be writing much till he gets back on […]

Neil Stephany-04/01/2024

Character defects: seek attention, self pity, irritation Grateful: family support, my ex wife, free education Today I did my final revision for my honors power point. I’m nervous about giving my presentation in front of the class. It is uncomfortable but being uncomfortable is how I grow. If everything was easy all the time I […]

Justin Norcutt-04/01/2024

Journal Entry for 4/1/2024 through 4/7/2024 April 1, 2024: Today marked the beginning of a new chapter for me as I started my journey at Heavy Equipment Operating School. The day kicked off promptly at 8 a.m., and we had scheduled 5-10 minute breaks interspersed throughout the day, along with an hour-long lunch break at […]

Choon Yong-04/01/2024-16 Dozens Pants to hem

4/1/2024 Monday daily diary from Atwater Camp.Woke up at 5:30 AM. 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 65 degree F. Started walking at 6:30 AM. Breakfast was served […]

Bobbi Jolene Stephenson-04/01/2024

I apologize for the lapse of time from my last entry. The cost to send entries via email is expensive. However, I am not complaining, I am very grateful to have this option available to me. Since my last entry, I am happy to report that I have completed training as a Suicide Watch and […]

Josue Rivera-04/01/2024

I’m sitting here at 730am in front of the building at my new job as Recovery Coach for a local addiction services organization. It’s very interesting how things are coming along. I feel very grateful to be able to do what brings me joy and fulfillment. The privilege of helping others to empower themselves to […]

Gary Williams-04/01/2024-Town Hall

The start of a new month. The day started out well. No surprise Education Center closure. I wasthere at 7:00 am eager to start a new adult continuing education class “Native Peoples of NorthAmerica”. The class was proving interesting and I planned to go to the Education Center againafter lunch. The weather outside was rainy […]

Stamatina Bourret-04/01/2024-PSAP Course Lesson 29

Lesson 29: Growth Mindset – My current mindset is one of motivation. I have had many set backs on my path, but I refuse to use those set backs as an excuse for giving up. We can learn from every single situation we are placed in. We can learn from masterminds when we feel discouraged […]