When most people in my situation would have settled for even the slightest chance of freedom, I decided I wanted SUCCESS. Over the next eight years, I embarked on a seemingly impossible journey of self-improvement. I made a conscious decision to shift from an endless life sentence to a fresh start. I had an epiphany that changed the course of my life. However, it was in the isolation of that solitary cell that I experienced a profound transformation. As anticipated, this lifestyle eventually landed me in solitary confinement for two long years. I felt right at home and quickly realized I was “good” at being the ‘prison guy.’ I was committed to the violent underworld of prison life, a path that appeared to be my destiny. And although I was terrified entering that prison on day one, seeing familiar faces from my childhood on the inside, made for a welcoming transition. I worked hard for it and ultimately earned that prison sentence. Before my 25th birthday, I found myself facing a daunting prison sentence of over 100 years.
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