From Prison Letters to Published Pages: The Journey of '27th Letters'
In the summer of 2017, I published the book "27th Letters." This was seven years after I had been released from prison. The book is a...
Echoes of the Past: Honouring the Lost in a World That Disses the Dead.
August 13th, 2002, I spent the day “hanging on the block” (yeah, that was a thing) until I got into an unnecessary altercation that led...
From Incarceration to Entrepreneurship: My Journey Against the Odds
To say this journey of mine has been uneventful is an understatement. Before I got incarcerated, most of the jobs I had were in various...
Reflections on Louis March: A Legacy of Knowledge and Community.
I've known about Louis March for years, but in early June, I got officially introduced to him by the founder of D2R Deshon Downer. Prior...
Finding Redemption: The Power of Empathy and Forgiveness
Sitting here and reflecting on the journey of my life, the themes of empathy and forgiveness resonate deeply within me. You see, I am...
Mental Health and Incarceration: Addressing the Crisis Behind Bars.
Incarceration often intensifies mental health challenges, creating a complex and urgent issue within the criminal justice system. The...
Reintegration into Society: My Journey and Advice.
Reintegrating into society after being released from incarceration is a journey filled with challenges and triumphs. When I walked out of...
Parenting from Prison: A Father's Journey to Stay Connected.
Parenting is a challenge, but parenting from prison is a whole different ball game. Yet, the fundamental essence remains the same: it's...
It Could Be Worse.
Sometimes, as I go through my daily duties as a father to my children, I can’t help but think how fortunate I am to be in this position....
Bittersweet
Occasionally, when one of my children reaches a milestone, I am reminded of what I missed with my first daughter, Tatiana. Incarceration...
