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Category Archives: James
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
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
The Importance of Education
I wish I would have realized when I was younger how critically important an education is. I thought of school as a drag, and I made excuse after excuse after excuse as to why I was skipping, failing classes, and … Continue reading
Regrets & Reflection: Prison Makes You Numb
To answer the question: what’s it like to be in prison? I’ve been here for 19 years straight. Been here since I was 17 as a first time offender. I don’t know if I’ll ever go home. Prison is a … Continue reading
Asking for Help
Asking for help is the biggest thing that I would encourage someone to do when facing a difficult situation. It’s not always easy, but man, trust me when I tell you that it’s a whole lot easier asking for it … Continue reading
School Advice
I remember when I was young my parents, teachers, and a few friends all told me at separate times that a day would come when I regretted not taking school more seriously. At the time, I just laughed. I thought … Continue reading
What Got Me into Trouble…
When I was young the thing that always got me into trouble was following the crowd, trying to fit in even when I knew what I was doing was wrong. I wanted respect and to be accepted by my peers, … Continue reading
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