This is my way of turning my wrongs into rights and providing opportunities for those who want to better themselves, including myself.
Coming to prison this time made me realize how many people in here would love to learn and study auto mechanics but don’t have the chance or opportunity to go to school for it. I’m currently working on a plan to provide teaching or classes, either out of my own shop or possibly by bringing a program into the facility. This is my way of turning my wrongs into rights and providing opportunities for those who want to better themselves, including myself. I’m currently incarcerated on my second term. During my first sentence, I learned a lot about myself and what I wanted to do with my life. When I was released the first time, I started a high-performance auto shop in Omaha, Nebraska. I now own two. A few months after that, I founded my own car club. My father was a rally racer, so I’ve always been in love with motors and rally cars.
I was born and raised in Caguas, Puerto Rico. My parents were divorced by the time I was two years old. Life in Caguas and Puerto Rico in general was tough. Poverty was a serious issue. Eventually, my father moved us to Miami, Florida. Fast forward, we ended up in Nebraska. It was hard. I was the odd kid out: small town, thick accent, no friends. The language barrier made things really difficult. Right now, I’m in super-max, so we have little to no communication with the general population or administration. I’m grateful for any help or support that can guide me in the right direction. Thank you for listening to my story.
