I’m 18 years old and just finished reading your book “Serving productive Time.” I'm writing to say your book has helped me. I was arrested at the age of 16, and I am serving a 23-year sentence. I’ve lived a crazy life style since I was about 12 years old. I guess you could call it a “thug life.” I’ve been involved with gangs, drugs, guns, and much more. I have really wanted to be able to help troubled kids, so they don’t end up like me. I know what it’s like firsthand to be involved in the street life and also to go through the stress, pain, and sadness of being locked up. I would love to help kids understand how important it is to stay focused on the positive. I know what it’s like to see your loved ones hurt. Me and my family have shed tens of thousands of tears due to my actions. I guess I’m asking for your help to help me get my word out to these kids. Nobody and no family should have to go through this, especially kids.
Thomas
Washington State Penitentiary
Walla Walla, Washington
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An idea would be to have a ministry where you write your thoughts and send them home for someone to put on a website for you.
ReplyDeleteRead the way matt does it to change lives by his actions. themattmaherstory.com
Thank you for your post,
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Hello-I teach juveniles incarcerated in adult jail in Florida. I just found this site after reading Chicken Soup for Prisoner's Soul. Thank you for your words, I may share them with my students, all of whom sound like you.
ReplyDeleteKeep shining a light in the darkness.
Sincerely,
Sarah Robinson