MY PREVIOUS LIFE STORY
Update 9/30/25: I have to do a better job with strength training. I’ve been very inconsistent with this training since I’ve published this post. Everyone has dealt with pain before, but some people don’t understand how awful it really is to have to live with it on a day-to-day basis. There are plenty of stories … Read more
Update 10/01/25: Keeping up with the family is hard. But don’t force it. Remember the phone has two sides to it. Keeping in touch with family can be hard when you’re in prison. One of the hardest things about going to prison was not being able to see my family. I missed not being able … Read more
Update 10/01/25: This was a while ago. I don’t feel this way anymore. But I’ll talk more about that on my new site http://www.pyerse.com. Many researchers say that one of the best ways to overcome depression and relieve stress is to be thankful. Although I’m not stressed or depressed today, I am thankful and grateful … Read more
Update 10/01/25: Total Wellness takes effort, planning, and patience. Black men, please give yourself grace. These things take time. Total wellness means being in overall good health. We usually try to obtain good health by exercising, eating right, and flushing out toxins. However, according to the National Wellness Institute, there are actually six dimensions or … Read more
Update 10/01/25: I’m getting better with my perfectionist mentality. I have been giving myself grace a lot. Mainly because being mad at things I can’t control only triggers asthma and inflammation. Over the years, I’ve noticed that my passion provokes my depression. They have come from my inability to obtain a goal or accomplish what … Read more
Update 10/02/25: I’m glad I found this article. I remember using a lot of these to improve my focus and productivity. I had forgot about this. I’ll have to go back to it. When I do, I’ll discuss it on http://www.pyerse.com We all know that prisoner don’t eat the best meals or have the best … Read more
Update 10/02/25: Every day! However, I’m learning I should write every day and publish or post whenever it’s done. I think I confused posting every day and writing every day. Every blog writer has a goal of writing every day, but it’s challenging. Writing every day can be difficult when you’re not focused, but even … Read more
Update 10/02/25: Reading was my pre-game for writing. I need to come back to this. It’s a statement recited multiple times to young children; reading is fundamental. Many writers hear something similar. It is said that reading makes you a better writer. In a previous post, I detail why reading is important and how it … Read more
Update 10/04/25: Here is some details of my post prison life. I’ll do an update on http://www.pyerse.com. As detailed in my book, Subprime Felon: Inside Federal Prison Camp, prison is very difficult for the individual who’s going to prison. Yet, what’s not often talked about is how an inmate’s loved ones suffer because of it. … Read more
Update 10/02/25: This explains the issue with Black men and mental health care. I still feel the same today. In a recent article from the Business Insider, they discussed how our mental health care system fails Black men and the fact that Black men under-utilize the services provided. “Instead of receiving professional help for their … Read more
Update 10/02/25: I can’t forget this day. It was so crazy. I knew I’d see my family again, but it did seem like a final goodbye. Good-byes aren’t hard when you know you’ll see that person soon. When you are unsure of the time frame or know it’s going to be a long time, good-byes … Read more
Update 10/02/25: Looking back, this halfway house experience was crazy. I see how I survived it, but I never want to have to again. Most people know what prisons are and the details of how they may be operated, but most don’t know what a halfway house is. This article will explain what halfway houses … Read more
Update 10/04/25: I’ll find out cleaning my room on a daily schedule helps with managing my asthma. And I mean dusting, vacuuming, and changing the sheets. As a writer, I am always looking for two things: a way to improve my writing and a way to produce more blog posts. During my search I’ve learned … Read more
Update 10/04/25: This helped with my mental health so much. I also think it helped attract good people in my life. As I get older, I realize the importance of working at jobs I like and enjoy. I’ve learned that being negative at work will drain my energy. I’ve also noticed that working jobs where … Read more
Update 10/04/25: I’m learning to get the most done, do one thing at a time. I don’t need so many things at once. It seems I’m always looking for a way to increase my productivity. I’ve tried going to libraries, getting a new keyboard, and using to television trays for my computer. These ideas have … Read more
Update 10/04/25: I agree with following your passion. You should. But you got to get paid also. So how do you do both? After reading an article about Why you should be a writer, I thought to myself, “If you know why you love doing what you do, you’ll never allow anything negative to come … Read more
Update 10/04/25: This works. I need to make it a routine. But this all works. Have you ever committed to doing something you loved, but once you’ve done it for a while you’re uninterested? Although you still have a heart to pursue your passions, you may find yourself in a slump when it comes to … Read more
Update 10/04/25: It’s so tempting. It really is. But we have to be careful and not get the wrong money. The majority of inmates in a prison camp are non-violent offenders that just needed money and sought it out illegally. Many wanted to take care of their families the best they could, and others just … Read more
Update 10/04/25: I don’t want to be a victim of the prison system because I don’t want that mindset. Prison stories are often filled with memories of inmates being victimized by the staff, the overall system or even other inmates. It’s hard to protect yourself from this type of harassment while you are under someone … Read more