Justin Norcutt-07/12/2025-Gratitude for the Loyal and Loving Few
Today, I reflect with a full and humbled heart on the rare and beautiful gift of loyalty. Life has not been easy, and I’ve walked a path that many could never imagine—spending half my life in Federal prison. In a place where violence, loneliness, and anger run deep, where time seems to freeze and the […]
Justin Norcutt-07/12/2025-Growing Hope: The Wild Horse Rehabilitation Program
One of the most moving examples of transformation behind bars is the Wild Horse Inmate Rehabilitation Programs In New Mexico, where incarcerated individuals work directly with mustangs rounded up by the Bureau of Land Management. These wild mustangs, once untamed, begin a journey of gentling, haltering, and training under the care of participants—who themselves navigate […]
Darrah Jean Caprarelli-07/12/2025
Goodmorning! As a Peer Success Mentor, my role in helping others is within the fitness spoke of the wellness wheel. Today, myself and a few other women went outside and did a full-body workout for “Full-body Friday” that targeted each area effectively. Workout: Warm Up-50 Burpees Set 1- (3x each/per leg before moving on to […]
Celeste Monette Blair-07/12/2025-Changing a Culture
This morning, we planned to host a workshop which I designed in response to the new workbook I received in the mail last week, THE EARNING FREEDOM PLAYBOOK. There was a fog count, so we will begin next Saturday. Our goal cannot just be to get numbers. Our goal must be to assist the folks […]
Celeste Monette Blair-07/12/2025-Susan Chippewa
The person I have felt the deepest connection with here is Susan Chippewa; her light is so bright, her love for life all it’s inhabitants is so deep. Chippewa is of the Northern Arapaho Tribe, and she seems to me to be like a sky dancer, we do yoga under the moon. She has imprinted […]
Celeste Monette Blair-07/12/2025-Unit Team
My name is Celeste Blair and I was given 30 years for a non-violent drug crime just ten years ago. In entered federal prison with the mindset of change, on a mission to reform myself and become the best version of me. I believe my testimony is one of success as I earned my freedom […]
Michael Santos-Lessons from Billionaires
In the midst of challenges, it’s tempting to close off from the world, convinced that our circumstances define us. But I’ve learned that true growth comes from opening our minds to leaders—those who’ve navigated their own storms and emerged stronger. By listening, questioning, and applying their wisdom, we can transform isolation into inspiration. I’ve written […]
Angela M Robbins-07/11/2025-Tools
“What tools or resources do I need to stay on track?” This was one of the questions posed in a daily Newsletter from Prison Professors and I thought it was so appropriate because I am really struggling with my lack of resources. A recent change in my life has necessitated a complete overhaul of my […]
Reginald Fullwood Jr-07/11/2025-We’ve Got To Let ‘Em Go
As a former college football player, I know a thing or two about developing teams. To forge tight knit bonds, individuals routinely undergo a stressful experience whereby they’re required to depend on one another. It often requires individuals to buy-in and repress their desires for the team’s sake. It demands selfless sacrifice. With the best […]
Dennis Zeedyk-07/11/2025
A person can “rent” a TV & DVD player at the Chapel twice a month to watch religious, inspirational or family-oriented videos. I organized it today for a couple of us and we watched “Grower,” a story about a walk-on football player at the University of Arkansas in 1993. It was very good & I […]
