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Keeping My Head Out of Trouble

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Stellios

Stellios writes from a prison in NSW.

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Hey there,

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My name is Stellios. I’m in jail for a very long time.

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I just keep my head out of trouble and out of politics, lol. I find the time goes very quickly when I keep a great routine going for myself. For example: drawing and crafts for my mental health, training whenever I get a good chance and having faith and hope in God. I think God has chosen this path for me for this small amount of time in my life, maybe to make me stronger.

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Thanks heaps,

Stellios

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P.S. I love the poems and the pictures people draw. There are so many talented people out there.

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