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I have always loved to write and am often called an "out of the box" thinker. My mind is always working creatively to put my thoughts and ideas into action. Recently I started writing articles for publications and successfully became a published author.

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Politics, News & Issues > Police & Prisons Do prisons reform criminals?: 7 of 58
Many people hold on to the expectation of prisoners being restored by some special class, some program, some psych doctor, or group therapy. A professional was to brief through an inmates file and decide what was necessary in order for the offender to be "changed or corrected." I myself was labeled as a habitual offender wit... More..
Politics, News & Issues > Police & Prisons The reality of living life in a jail: 2 of 9
Not too long ago, I placed little value on my freedom, like the old saying "You don't miss a good thing until it's gone." That is why it was so easy for me to trade it. Prison was designed to be a deterrent for the lifestyle I'd become accustomed to - may way of life. Today I'm confined to prison walls I can see, and the rea... More..
Politics, News & Issues > Presidential Elections 2008 The Obama cult: Is the Second Coming nigh?: 10 of 37
Although Barack Obama does not have the "look" of a cult leader, he definately possesses the charisma and charm needed to woo the world, which he has. While a new president has been elected, promising change and hope to all Americans, some have expressed their belief that he is the second coming of Christ. I will leave the s... More..
Politics, News & Issues > Police & Prisons Reflections: Inside prison walls: 7 of 25

Unfortunately, from where I sit, I am unable to say that most of the women I interact with on a daily basis believe that they have something to look forward to. Even Christians today often fail to have a positive outlook on their experience of incarceration. Up until a few months ago, I was one of those inmates who saw her p... More..
Politics, News & Issues > Police & Prisons The prison reform and rehabilitation system: 3 of 9
Many people hold on to the expectation of prisoners being restored by some special class, some program, some psych doctor, or group therapy. A professional was to brief through an inmates file and decide what was necessary in order for the offender to be "changed or corrected." I myself was labeled as a habitual offender wit... More..
Politics, News & Issues > Police & Prisons Is there an alternative to our present prison system: 6 of 13
Is there an alternative to our present prison system? There is. We just have not had the overhaul necessary to create a more effective one. I know. I've spent time there. Many have the idea that criminals go to prison and are afforded great opportunities for a new life. I've asked quite a few about their perspective of crimi... More..
Politics, News & Issues > Police & Prisons Failures of the US Prison System: 2 of 4
Many people hold on to the expectation of prisoners being restored by some special class, some program, some psych doctor, or group therapy. A professional was to brief through an inmates file and decide what was necessary in order for the offender to be "changed or corrected." I myself was labeled as a habitual offender wit... More..
Politics, News & Issues > Police & Prisons What it's like to be arrested: 2 of 2
I WAS overpowered by a numbness throughout my entire body. Barely standing, I felt as though my legs would give out at any moment. My eyes were drawn to people who were moving like actors in an old fashioned silent movie. Their lips were moving but they were uttering stillness and quiet. A tug on my arm brought me partially ... More..