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I made mistakes that took me away from the world I once knew. Being surrounded by these beautiful women, the ones I love didn’t allow those mistakes to keep me away. They came to surround me, so I held them close, promising them I was coming home. I said I love you, and they told me they loved me more. What more could I ask for? I’m grateful for my Mum, Tia, and my wife!

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Every piece comes from someone serving a sentence. Every piece reminds you they are so much more than that.

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