Tag Archives: peers

On Wisdom

Posted on February 25, 2016 by inderbitzin

As a teenager the word wisdom was as foreign to me as some far away land in Southeast Asia. As I sit here finishing up a 22 and half-year prison sentence I’ve had a lot of time to reflect on … 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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Asking for Help

Posted on June 10, 2015 by inderbitzin

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 →

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What Got Me into Trouble…

Posted on May 31, 2015 by inderbitzin

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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