Michael Santos-Scarface to Liberty
Everyone in prison shares a dream: getting out—and getting out stronger. But dreams alone won’t change outcomes. I know this from experience. When I was just 20 years old, a movie glamorized a lifestyle that led me into a disastrous path. Most people watched Scarface for entertainment. In my case, the movie showed me fast money, power, […]
Sherida Nabi-06/24/2025
So much has happened in the world these past weeks alone, the world tipping towards a war. We are not there yet, as we all know. A lot of dialogue is needed, backed by rigid agreements and ditto sanctions. The NATO Top, held in my home country The Netherlands this time, had turned into a […]
Thomas Jefferson Williams Jr-06/24/2025
I am making it my duty to stay engaged with my children. My first daughter has graduated from high school and being a college graduate has gave me foresight in guiding her on her journey to attend college herself. I have laid out what she should use her time doing while getting a degree. I […]
Wisam Sharieff-06/24/2025-A Chance to Demonstrate Mercy
Bismillah ar-Rahman ar-Raheem,Dear beloved souls, Today I must share with you a heavy moment from within these walls, yet one that Allah (SWT) transformed into a profound lesson in mercy. A fight erupted between two of my fellow detainees – one left with a black eye, the other with a broken hand. SubhanAllah, in that […]
Angela M Robbins-06/24/2025-New BOP administration
It is important to stay connected to the outside world, not just because we want to return to it one day, but so that we can also stay abreast of the changes made and remain current alongside those changes. Reintegrating into society will require this, so it is better to stay connected than to play […]
Tonya Hughes-06/24/2025
I am currently working on my compassionate release paperwork. On July 25, 2023 my only son, Dustin Barnes, was found in a ditch dead on a dirt road a couple miles away from his grandparents house. He turned 31 on June 25, 2023. He was outgoing, beautiful, charming and so much more. I was arrested […]
J B-06/24/2025-Elkton Gastronomy 1
This will be part of a series of journal entries on food at Elkton, as it bears some attention. I had the best meal I’ve had at Elkton today. It was nothing complicated, but properly seasoned and cooked, food made from modest ingredients can be delightful. The entree of my affection today was the humble […]
Ismael Ortiz Jr-06/24/2025
After some reflection I realized that since i’ve been transferred to the low here at Lompoc my study time has went down drastically. At FCI Victorville we are locked down a lot more mostly due to the fighting that happens quite often. During those lockdowns I would pick books that I was interested in and […]
Michael Anthony Sabatino-06/24/2025
Yesterday the camp started a new set of classes and I signed up for the following : Today Is the Graduation for The Godly Leadership Class I took. My Goal of getting all my programing needs completed is coming together. Out of the 13 need categoriez i have 5 left to complete . I continue […]
Celeste Monette Blair-06/24/2025-HOW I BREATHE
HOW I BREATHE by Celeste Monette Blair Every once in a whilemy breath is shallow,my heart is heavymy eyes are wet.I’m aware of what brings this onbut there’s no wayI would avoid these tearsthey come with eachheartfelt letterto my mother & my dear brotherSo I breathethrough the emotionsI breathe through;my mind wondering why it was […]
