I decided to sit and talk a while with one of my best friends. She served 11 years with me during the18 years I was incarcerated. Continue reading
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Challenges of Reentry for Short and Long-Term Prisoners
The other day I met a gentleman who was recently released from incarceration. He was seeking assistance with employment, housing, and clothing. I asked him how long he was incarcerated. Then I braced myself for his response. Continue reading
Being Ready To Change
More times than I can count I have been asked, “To what do you attribute your successful Reentry?” I think people see me as the exception to the rule so they expect some extraordinary response. The fact of the matter is that my successful rehabilitation while incarcerated has led to my successful reintegration into society. My Creator deserves the Glory for enabling me to grow, change and reform to the extent that I have. It was no coincidence that I Continue reading