I’m an incarcerated individual that smiles in pics because I am grateful, with a heart full of joy. I am more than my most horrible choice.
One thing life has taught me is that we as humans are complex. I’m a human that is remorseful, someone who as a kid believed he didn’t matter and felt very lonely. At one point, I lacked empathy as a youth, committing murder. I’m also someone who accepted Jesus in his heart, then developed empathy. I’m someone serving life without parole who helped four men wrongfully convicted get released after 18 years. I’m someone who in the past hated working, dropped out of high school, and became a criminal and drug dealer, but who today has an “AA” degree and works as a certified Substance Use Disorder Counselor helping those suffering from addiction. I’m someone who left both his children at age three, but today is a father whose adult children have forgiven, who they love, and have a great relationship. I am a son, brother, and grandpop. I’m someone who stands on his head for his six year old grandson. I’m someone who loves to dance, can do the “flying worm” and the splits. I’m an incarcerated individual that smiles in pics because I am grateful, with a heart full of joy. I am more than my most horrible choice. I’m someone who lives a life of amends. I’m someone who misses swimming and bowling. I am hopeful and pray that I’m given a second chance at freedom. I’m someone thankful that you took the time to read my story and hear my voice.
God Bless.
