Behind the Walls Talk

Regaining my freedom would mean gaining my life back. Yes, I am alive, but am I really living? That is the question. Being gone as long as i have i have been to rehabilitate myself not only physically and mentally, but also spiritually and emotionally. Being able to truly learn who I am as a person, has taught me value to not only myself but also to all my loved ones and society. The reason I say society also is because now I know how to be a positive role model for my community and feel I now know how to play a role that will be uplifting verses being detrimental to my community. No matter how small that impact may be. I also feel like due to the systemic racism and opportunities that were not attainable to before are attainable now. So having my freedom back will mean everything to me, everything. Because one day of freedom is better than a lifetime of punishment that does not fit the bill.