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Brother's Love

Hey everyone! I wanted to share a little story about my siblings and me. We argue and fight all the time, telling each other to mind our own business. But here’s the funny thing – as soon as they’re not informed about something, it turns into another argument. It’s like there’s no winning or losing with them. Lately, my sister has been acting withdrawn. We have this understanding that if I call…

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21 and Under

What’s up everyone? I’ve spoken on this particular topic a few times before and I’ll probably do so a few more times because this is something that should really be made law not just in the state of North Carolina but all over our nation. Forensic psychologist and attorney Dr. Stephanie Tabashneck says, “The frontal lobe, which guides functioning decision making and emotional regulation, does…

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De-Escalation and Awareness Training Needed

Hey everyone! As an Inmate Caretaker, one of the challenges I face is not being able to assist the inmates in all situations. It can be frustrating, especially when some of them react strongly to any perceived mistreatment. If the other person involved doesn’t understand or care about the mental issues involved, things can quickly spiral out of control. Today, a guard brought their personal…

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Rethinking our Approach to Politics

What’s up everyone? Well, election time is right around the corner and for me, it’s not surprising that our two candidates for president are Joe Biden (Dem) and Donald Trump (Rep). One is an 80+ year old man with, understandably, memory loss and possibly other ailments that are being hidden from the public. The other is a 70+ year old pervert, bigot, racist, narcissist, who has no idea of what it…

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Lost in the Shadows

Hey what’s up everyone? Many of the guys on death row are anxiously anticipating a decision from the governor of North Carolina to overturn the Death Penalty and grant clemency to those sentenced to death. Clemency means that death row prisoners will receive a sentence of Life Without Parole. While this sentence definitely helps those who have run out of appeals and have no issues left to fight,…

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Trauma and It's Lasting Effects

Hey everyone! I wanted to share a story from my childhood. When we were kids, my cousins and I used to play with BB guns at my grandparent’s house in the country. There was a big red barn in the back that was infested with rats. One day, my cousin Chi-Chi, who always wanted to do what the boys were doing, decided to join us. She picked up one of the air rifles, pumped it up a few times, and ran…

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States Grip on Inmate's Money

Hey everyone! I wanted to share an interesting observation about how money works in prisons. When prisoners receive money from their family and friends, the state steps in and takes control of that money. It goes through a vetting process by services like Via Path, JPay, etc., and then all the funds are consolidated into one account. The state does this so they can receive kickbacks from the…

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In The Shadow Of The Streets

Hey, What’s up everyone! I wanted to share something that’s been on my mind lately. I have a childhood friend named Deon, and we’ve been talking regularly for the past three years, usually once or twice a week.  The thing is, every time I call him, it seems like he’s stuck in the same old routine of running the streets. He loves reminiscing about the wild and reckless things we used to do when…

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Parenting From Prison

Hey everyone! I wanted to share something interesting I learned about the Parenting program on death row. In these classes, the guys talk about their interactions with their children and how they impact their children’s lives. It’s a great initiative, but it’s unfortunate that it wasn’t available 20 years ago when their children were younger. Now that their kids are in their mid to late 20’s and…

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Understanding Consequences

Hey What’s up everyone, I wanted to share a recent incident involving my friend’s son. He was involved in a shootout at a shopping center here in NC. It seems that he had a previous issue with someone and when he saw that person at the shopping center, an altercation broke out. Both individuals drew their handguns and shots were fired, resulting in the other person losing his life. My friend…

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Changing Perceptions

Hey what’s up everyone! I wanted to share an amazing experience I had last week. I was outside of the prison getting my broken hand looked at. While waiting in the lobby, I noticed a man carrying his baby, who couldn’t have been more than 4 months old, step off the elevator. As our eyes met, I could see the concern on his face. He instinctively positioned himself in a protective manner, making…

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Empathy and Compassion

What’s up everyone? Today, I want to talk about empathy and compassion. We all know the simple definitions of these words, but how do they apply to our lives? Empathy is the action of understanding and being aware of the feelings, thoughts, and experiences of another person, without them having to fully communicate those feelings in an objective manner. It’s about being sensitive to what others…

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Racial Justice Act

What’s up everyone? For the past 2 days the courts here in NC, (Johnston County) have been hearing a case on the Racial Justice Act (RJA).  As most of you know I’m not in favor of the RJA because it is a law created to undermine the Batson claim. The Batson ruling states that, anyone who had racial bias during jury selection shall receive a new trial due to a violation of your constitution…

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Unexpected Entertainment

What’s up everyone? Today, I found myself in the middle of a heated argument between two elderly gentlemen. The argument started because of Beyonce’s new country album, with each man expressing their opinion on whether she should have ventured into this genre or stayed in her lane. It was quite entertaining for everyone present, including myself. However, things escalated quickly when I heard…

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Lost Direction

What’s up everyone! I wanted to talk about an important initiative called P.R.E.A (Prison Rape Elimination Act) that was put in place by the prison system a few years ago. This initiative aims to address issues of sexual assault, rape, sexual harassment, and threats within the prison walls. It provides a private reporting system where individuals can dial a number on the wall phone in the common…

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Attack of the Brown Recluse

What’s up everyone? About 10 years ago, I woke up one morning with an intense burning sensation on my arm and calf. I quickly realized that a brown spider had jumped off the bed and onto the floor. In a panic, I grabbed one of my shower shoes and killed the spider. Upon closer inspection, I noticed a large red spot on my arm and two small holes covered with a clear film. It was clear that I had…

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Bias and Inequality

What’s up everyone! I have been discussing the injustices within our justice system for a while now. I want to address unfair and unjust laws that violate our constitutional rights, as well as biased judges who are supposed to protect those rights. Additionally, I have mentioned overzealous prosecutors who prioritize convictions over our rights, and the issue of inadequate representation for…

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