Writing Is My Practice. My Profile Is the Proof.
Today, I revisited a truth that has shaped my new path forward:
Writing is not just reflection. It’s direction.
In the past, I underestimated the power of documentation. Now, I see writing as a core discipline—one that not only helps me process my experience, but also prove my growth over time. It’s how I clarify my thoughts, track my development, and rebuild the trust that the justice system so easily erodes.
This is the reason I continue building my profile on PrisonProfessorsTalent.org. It’s not about creating a polished story. It’s about creating evidence of who I’m becoming—in real time.
Through my writing, I’m not trying to impress anyone. I’m trying to be honest with myself, and lead by example.
As I’ve shared in the Writing & Transformation Protocol Manual, there are three guiding reasons we write:
1. To Rebuild Identity
Our past may be public, but our growth often goes unseen. Writing creates a public record of our transformation—one that no headline or courtroom transcript can override. Each post becomes a receipt of effort, change, and discipline.
2. To Create Clarity
Writing helps us “connect the dots.” As Dan Koe puts it, it’s not just about expression—it’s how we think clearly, learn deeply, and understand ourselves. The more we write, the more we uncover about what we value and how we can improve.
3. To Serve Others
By documenting what we’re going through—what we’ve learned, how we’ve grown—we become a light for others who are struggling in silence. We show what’s possible. We offer hope grounded in action.
This is especially important for those of us justice-impacted. Because the truth is, our stories are often told for us, not by us. But when we publish consistently—through hardship, through learning, through rebuilding—we slowly earn back credibility, one post at a time.
So what should we write about?
You don’t need to be a professional writer. You just need to speak truthfully about your path. Some of the most powerful themes to explore include:
Lessons from your past mistakes (without glorifying them)
Books or coursework you’re studying
Mindset shifts and realizations about personal growth
The goals you’re setting—and the progress you’re making
What you’re learning about health, finance, faith, or leadership
Anything that reveals how you think, grow, and contribute
Write to your past, present, and future self. That’s the person you know best. And that’s the voice your audience will trust most.
Every time you write, you’re reinforcing your new foundation—mentally, emotionally, and even professionally. Over time, your body of work becomes something undeniable:
Proof of effort
Proof of consistency
Proof of transformation
That’s what we’re building on PrisonProfessorsTalent.org.
And as an Ambassador for this platform, I will continue to do this work publicly—not just for myself, but for others still trying to find the words.
We don’t just write to be heard.
We write to be understood.
We write to reclaim what was taken—our voice, our vision, and our future.
