Lerin E Hughes-02/05/2025

To whom may be reading this.. Shortly I will be leaving prison. I will be leaving behind a piece of me and I cannot say its as easy as it seems. The women I leave here have a piece of my heart and forever will. Today I was abused again by the “chief psychologist” in […]

Fernando Cordova-02/04/2025

Knowing that all I need is traction to make our nonprofit great and successful. All I need is for people to hear my story and they will see I can make an impact not only on the lives of underprivileged youth and young adults but on all people who need motivation. I know I through […]

Choon Yong-02/04/2025-Inmate to SHU, exceeded points

2/4/2025 Tuesday daily diary form Atwater Camp.Woke up at 5:00 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 58 degrees F. Started walking at 6:00 AM. Breakfast was served […]

Michael Santos-Ups and Downs

Through these daily blogs, I routinely emphasize the three promises I make to people: People going through any crisis—whether financial, personal, or professional—need examples that help them believe a pathway exists through adversity. They shouldn’t have to pay for that information. Overcoming any challenge requires following a principled path, executing incremental steps, and believing that more opportunities exist […]

Jason Toland-02/04/2025

I believe having a good attitude here in prison is the only way I am getting through this. I feel like my attitude towards the guards also help not in trying to get/gain anything but just make it feel like a better place than prison. I have had a bad attitude and negativy pretty much […]

Fernando Cordova-02/03/2025

I finished this course yesterday and it was very interesting how it was put together. It was in the book of Jonah how he was running from his duties and how although we run and hide we can never run from it completely. Running from doing the right thing has always been what I have […]

Michael Santos-Asking for Help

At 10:02 this morning, I received the following message from an anonymous person: “What do you have for someone after 20 years of incarceration who’s in recovery and wants to start a business??” The question struck me as odd, even though I’ve heard similar questions countless times. People who’ve gone through my courses should know how […]

Choon Yong-02/03/2025-Closed the ring for 365 days

2/3/2025 Monday daily dairy from Atwater Camp.Woke up at 5:00 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 64 degree F. Started walking at 6:00 AM. Breakfast was served […]

Anthony Tyrone Garrett-02/03/2025

Three leaders that I admire are President Barack Obama, Legendary Coach Jimmy Johnson, and Bishop TD Jakes. The characteristics I admire about these guys are perseverance, Will to win and love of people. On their journey they faced decisions some may have not found favorable but they stayed true to who they were as men […]