Tag Archives: education

More than Who I Was on My Worst Day

Posted on May 1, 2016 by inderbitzin

Hey guys! It’s James and I just wanted to write and encourage you all to hold your heads up. Why? Well, because you matter. That was something I think I could have benefited from hearing when I was your age, … Continue reading →

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Weathering the Storm

Posted on October 12, 2015 by inderbitzin

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 →

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Stop and Think: Prison is Heartbreaking

Posted on July 6, 2015 by inderbitzin

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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The Importance of Education

Posted on June 20, 2015 by inderbitzin

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 →

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School Advice

Posted on May 31, 2015 by inderbitzin

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 →

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Beyond Stereotypes to Acceptance

Posted on May 31, 2015 by inderbitzin

From my earliest of memories I have known that I have had a problem with gaining acceptance. My life has been a model of constant change and false senses of stability. I was born in Salem, OR in 1989 to … Continue reading →

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