Before anything I am a human being. As I’ve learnt, this is quite important to remember. Because labels don’t really matter in the end. They are just illusions. They create division amongst us. Artificial social statuses and worldly belongings that are temporary. All can be lost and forgotten at any moment. I know this all too well. What matters is what we do and who we are when we are stripped of all those “things”. That is what connects us all. It doesn’t matter about this relation or that nationality, man or women, beyond them all we are human first. If we remind ourselves of this first and foremost, it connects us all. Going beyond any differences between us. What matters is what you do today, and the impact you have on those around you.
There is something special about prison. It’s a chance to step away from our lifestyles and families. Things that we become so attached to. Here, stripped of everything you thought made you who you are. You can build upon who you really are.
Instead of focusing on all the things that are out of your control or reached; focus on what is possible with the time you have. Learn how to “use your time” not “do your time”. Pick up a book, get to training, become organised. Everyday, make votes towards the person you aspire to be.
The last thing you want to do is walk out those gates and say “I should have done more”.
Before anything I am a human being. As I’ve learnt, this is quite important to remember. Because labels don’t really matter in the end. They are just illusions. They create division amongst us. Artificial social statuses and worldly belongings that are temporary. All can be lost and forgotten at any moment. I know this all too well. What matters is what we do and who we are when we are stripped of all those “things”. That is what connects us all. It doesn’t matter about this relation or that nationality, man or women, beyond them all we are human first. If we remind ourselves of this first and foremost, it connects us all. Going beyond any differences between us. What matters is what you do today, and the impact you have on those around you.
There is something special about prison. It’s a chance to step away from our lifestyles and families. Things that we become so attached to. Here, stripped of everything you thought made you who you are. You can build upon who you really are.
Instead of focusing on all the things that are out of your control or reached; focus on what is possible with the time you have. Learn how to “use your time” not “do your time”. Pick up a book, get to training, become organised. Everyday, make votes towards the person you aspire to be.
The last thing you want to do is walk out those gates and say “I should have done more”.
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When I paint, I'm not in prison anymore. I'm lost for hours in my artwork.
I’d think there are a lot of inmates looking for someone to talk to, for some people it might help with the healing process.
Since having my first ever grandson nearly 3 years ago now, it’s made me realise that I not only want to change, but I need to do it not only for myself but for my family.
My name is Jean. I am a wiry spitfire, 65 years young, and incarcerated for the past 24 years with a L.W.O.P. (Life Without Parole) sentence.
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