Michael Santos-Set Goals
When I began serving my 45-year sentence, I needed to figure out how I would get through it. I couldn’t rely on the prison system to prepare me for success. If I wanted opportunities later, I had to create my own plan. From leaders, I learned the importance of defining goals clearly. Otherwise, they are […]
Eduardo Luis Valdes-02/24/2025-Day 1258
Visit day today, Monday February 24, 2025, so no need to rush in getting out of bed. “Work call” is called out by the officer and I get out of bed to start getting ready. I fold my sheets, organize my things for inspection, and grab what I need to wash up. Back to my […]
Tammy Halling-02/24/2025-Compassionate Release
Many of us know someone who has filed for a compassionate release but seldom do we know someone who has been granted one. Today I received an email from my attorney telling me to call him. I filed a compassionate release Jan of 2024 and been waiting patiently for a response. Many of you know […]
Dora T Boyd-02/24/2025-Federally Yours- Journal Entry Week One
Welcome to my first “Federally Yours” post from FCI Tallahassee. Mental Health Check: IM FOURTEEN HOURS AWAY FROM HOME!!! “This is a light sentence, not a life sentence” and I’m doing everything possible to get home as soon as possible. I’m continuously growing from what I’m going through. I’m grateful for everyone that continues to […]
Angela M Robbins-02/24/2025-90 Day Goal Challenge
One of the items on the Peer Success calendar is a 90 Day challenge for every mentee on this compound. We have taken the Wellness wheel, with 8 different spokes (emotional, environmental, financial, social, spiritual, occupational, physical, and intellectual), and plan to offer 8 different areas where our mentees can challenge themselves to increase their […]
George Charlan-02/24/2025
Waking up early and not letting any negative thoughts creep into my head. Sticking to a routine that not only exercise’s my physical body but also exercise’s my mind. Staying positive no matter what situation rise’s around me. At my current stage in life this is my the definition of success. Waking up with a […]
Fernando Cordova-02/24/2025
Another day closer to being with my family and enjoying our company together. I know it will be a learning process for me but I am excited about all of it. I know I have a lot to learn, but for me, it is a challenge I am up for. I can’t wait as I […]
Kassandra L Moore-02/21-24/2025
Angela M Robbins-02/24/2025-Peer Success
On Thursday, February 20, the “collective” as we are now being called, met with Celeste Blair and staff for our monthly meeting. It was a long overdue meeting because things at Aliceville have a way of getting pushed back due to security restrictions, camera upgrades, or other changes to schedule. The leaders from each unit […]
Choon Yong-02/24/2025-Computer room locked down
2/24/2025 Monday 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 69 degrees F. Started walking at 6:00 AM. Breakfast was served […]
