Jody Lynn Hughlette-12/22/2023
Someday when I go home I would like to pass on my knowledge of Veterinary Medicine. I would like to have a non-profit no-kill shelter specifically for felines as they are always the ones overlooked. There are many no-kill shelters for dogs but not many for cats. You would be amazed at the number of […]
John Dalaly-12/22/2023-Uplifting Moment
Today, I had the privilege of participating in a motivational call that turned into an unexpectedly uplifting experience. As I engaged in the call, the coach leading the session made a surprising request—I was asked to step forward and speak in front of a group of around 20 individuals. Their questions and enthusiasm during my […]
Friday, December 22, 2023
Education Behind Bars: A Gateway to New Beginnings Education has the power to transform lives, a truth vividly illustrated in the story of Tulio Cardozo. His journey from incarceration to becoming a beacon of hope and change is a testament to the transformative power of education, especially behind bars. Tulio Cardozo’s Inspiring Journey Tulio’s story […]
Choon Yong-12/21/2023-Care package-Passed GED Art
12/21/2023 Thursday 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 62 degrees F. Started walking at 6:20 AM. Breakfast was served […]
Brenton D Bliss-12/21/2023-Positive Mindset
While it sounds like something simple to achieve, the reality is it’s not. Because not only must we gather our minds to obtain a positive mindset, but then we must put in constant efforts to keep it. Every day I open my eyes I’m reminded of my current situation. That’s how “every” day starts in […]
Aaron Jason Wewa-12/21/2023
The human mind can take only so much grief until it becomes the breaking point. humans pushed beyond the brink of patience in the face of pure ignorance. always the the bad guy. always the loser no matter what. that is the BOP “prisoner” in the United States. the comfort stripped away. only the right […]
Georgiana Elizabeth Jones-12/21/2023
So I have fallen off a little on here mainly due to depression. I am a very motivated person, yet when the hard work doesn’t pay off on MY timeline I get down on my situation. My latest “team” was given last week and somehow, even though I am doing everything in my power to […]
John Dalaly-12/21/2023-Journey of Self-Discovery
As I settled into this new chapter of my life, I embarked on a profound journey of self-discovery. My primary goal was to establish a strong and unwavering foundation—one built upon ethics, principles, spirituality, and the guiding principles of life. This foundation was not just for my benefit but also to empower me to uplift […]
Albert Glenn Hudson-12/21/2023-My Philosophy Statement
I am a community member of the RDAP program here in federal prison. RDAP is an acronym for Residential Drug Abuse Program. It is one of the most comprehensive programs spanning 9 months that challenges my past ways of thinking with the aim of making better choices. Successfully completing the program grants members significant reductions […]
Thursday, December 21, 2023
Resilience Reimagined: Stories of Triumph Over Adversity Resilience is not just about bouncing back; it’s about reimagining and rebuilding life in the face of adversity. The story of Greg Reyes, a friend I wrote about in “Earning Freedom,” exemplifies this transformative journey. Greg Reyes: A Tale of Resilience Greg Reyes, the former CEO of Brocade […]
