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Author Archives: inderbitzin
Drugs and Decisions
In 1993 I decided to change my life around, and get back onto a positive path. I worked hard at leaving the drugs alone, especially what we called ‘Crank’ back then. In a few short months I went from being … Continue reading
Imagine
Imagine darkness, if you will, and in that darkness thousands of prison cells encrusted with the rust and filth of ages. Imagine the thousands of fingerprints gripping unforgiving bars of steel as the forgotten men inside come to terms with … Continue reading
Weathering the Storm
When I was young I remember thinking about and wondering if anyone cared. I just felt alone and it’s weird saying that because I had a decent family and always had everything I needed. But inside, I just felt alone … Continue reading
Appreciating Family
If we approach life with a humble attitude, treat others as we’d like to be treated, and just take things one day at a time, so many of our problems could be avoided. By nature we’re all pretty selfishly motivated, … Continue reading
You Deserve to Be Happy
My name is Wizard, I’ve been in prison since 1993, and I am NEVER getting out. I made some bad choices early on, and I don’t get another chance. So hopefully you can make the necessary changes in your lives … Continue reading
Truth about Murder
Taking a life is something that changes everything about who you are. The court stuff and prison, the way people look at you, the way they treat you, and the things they say about you. There is a feeling of … Continue reading
Learning to Deal with Anger
Anger, sadness and regret are not things you should hold in. You have to find a way to deal with your frustrations. If you don’t process that stuff in a healthy way, you will end up hurting yourself, or someone … Continue reading
Your Life Matters
I didn’t wake up that morning thinking that I was going to hurt someone, and to be honest with you I wasn’t trying to be a criminal. It was just some of the most unfortunate circumstances you could ever imagine, … Continue reading
Surviving the Storm through Good Choices, Service, and Hope
The members of RISE UP! were asked about how we find ourselves in the storm surrounding us…that’s a good question and I think it’s very much different for each person. Some things for me were really straight forward, like drug … Continue reading
Stop and Think: Prison is Heartbreaking
Blog administrator’s note: The members of RISE UP! are frequently asked what prison is really like or if it’s really as bad as it is portrayed to be. Here, James answers that question for those who are curious. Is prison … Continue reading
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