Dennis Zeedyk-01/31/2025-Unicor & FSA Credits
I am still waiting for my A&O (Administration & Orientation) meeting. It is supposed to happen within 30 days of your arrival, but I know some guys who have not yet had it and they have been here for 45 days so far. Once that happens, I will then be allowed to get a job. […]
William David Kragthorpe-01/31/2025
It has been some time since I have journaled. Between the terrible program where I was at with limited computer access, it has been difficult to write. Briefly, I do want to say that I have transferred to a much better place, where everything seems to function much better. I’m happy to be where I […]
Fernando Cordova-01/31/2025
Another month has come to a close which is another month closer to my return to society. Another day that I know I must continue to study all I can to be open-minded to all the opportunities that may present themselves. I must be well-rounded to do all tasks that may come my way. I […]
Michael Santos-Retirement
The world is changing and it’s our responsibility to prepare. The news cycle tells us that no one should count on traditional social safety nets. People should anticipate that they’ll diminish, because voters elect leaders who don’t support them. No reason to complain about the change. Better to prepare. I learned the importance of preparation […]
Choon Yong-01/30/2025-Opening day Chinese New Year
1/30/2025 Thursday daily diary 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 56 degrees F. Started walking at 6:00 AM. Breakfast was served […]
Mykhaylo Chugay-01/28-30/2025
I had to go to other unit to find different councilor to get BP-10 form. So, I was waiting while two COs were talking about nothing important knowingly that couple of people are waiting for them. That show their attitude toward inmates. We are not individuals but are bunch of inmates, number n system, files […]
Sharon Y Johnson-01/30/2025-News at The Wood in Kentucky
I have spent my time in prison developing a plan to continue on my path, I was always a productive person on the outside and I get up at 5 am to start my day. I am presently a prison Orderly here at Atwood. I have been doing the same job for 18 months now. […]
Fernando Cordova-01/30/2025
I am learning that I must give glory where glory is due. I must always respect how I was made and the purpose I was made for. It can be so easy in my situation to become bitter or even resentful of all things around me or even towards God. Yet I know through it […]
Michael Santos-Movement
Yesterday, I had the privilege of speaking at UC Berkeley’s Wheeler Hall—a place where, decades ago, Mario Savio urged students to take action against injustice. Standing in that historic venue, I reflected on the power of a single voice to spark a movement. Savio and his peers challenged a system that stifled free speech. Their […]
Dennis Zeedyk-01/30/2025
A couple of days ago, the chow hall seating was full, so I sat next to a guy I had seen around, but never met. He came in a couple months ago, (3 months before me) and within 5 minutes of sitting down, I wished I had chosen another seat. The level of negativity was […]
