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I've always found solace in the written form of language. When I was younger simply writing via text message, email etc. granted me a reprieve from the anxiety of asking tough questions face-to-face. You almost never stumble over your words when anxiety strikes while you are writing. Although, your penmanship may become a bit shaky.

Since I was incarcerated Feb. 2018 writing has- by necessity-become a more permanent form of communication for me. Being forced to pick up a pen has only brought me to enjoy expressing my thoughts on paper all the more.

I was only 19 when I was arrested on murder charges. Majority of the free world was still a mystery to me and I was forced to enter a world I knew nothing about. When my lawyer came to me, he recommended I accept the prosecution's latest plea offer of 24 yrs. I was devastated. Who wouldn't be devastated to lose 24 years of their freedom? No amount of mental preparation can completely prepare you for that. But, I strengthened my resolve & decided I would do this time & where I've come from. come home the best version of myself I can possibly be.

Of course, my incarceration is only one facet of who I am and where I‘ve come from. And I cannot wait to open up to those I can connect with. I'm hoping to hear from all walks of life and hopefully you'll wind up being one of them. I look forward to finding out.