Staying Connected Through Stories: From Fenbrook Prison to the World
In 2007, when I was transferred to the medium-security Fenbrook Institution, I learned about a heartwarming reading program for...
The Generational Curse: Lil Durk, His Father, and the Cycles of Incarceration.
Lil Durk, born Durk Banks, is a prominent figure in the drill music scene that emerged from Chicago’s South Side. Recently, he has been...
The Genesis of “The Timekeeper of Justice”
The idea for The Timekeeper of Justice book series came from a deeply personal and ongoing journey. After successfully appealing my own...
Why Growing Up in the 80s and 90s Made Us Happier and More Active.
As am bringing the winter tires up from storage so I can switch them for the summer ones. I asked my oldest sun to help me and as I...
The Skeletal Remains of the Nuclear Family
In today’s fast-paced world, the concept of the nuclear family—the once-common household model of two parents and children—is fading,...
The Power and Control of an Abusive System: A Personal Reflection on Correctional Service Canada
Power and control are two driving forces behind abusive behavior. Whether it manifests in personal relationships or within large...
Rooms of a house on fire
The whole house is on fire. But the people in the house are separated from each other by the rooms in the house. Today, we will focus on...
Embracing the Future: How to Prepare for the Revolutionary Shift of Pluto in Aquarius.
Throughout history, every time Pluto enters Aquarius, it brings profound revelations and transformative shifts in society. Pluto, the...
The Unseen Battles in Prison: Imo Lewis and the Fight for Freedom
In 2006, while serving a life sentence in Millhaven Prison, I was accused of starting a riot that had taken place. As a result, I lost my...
From Prison Walls to School Halls: A Father’s Journey to Redemption.
About six or eight months after I got incarcerated on August 27, 2002, the Crown prosecutor offered me a deal for four years, which meant...