by Debby Kerr-Henry photo by Debby Kerr-Henry Reducing Recidivism “Over 30,000 Florida prisoners are released annually and reenter our communities. Many wish to become law-abiding citizens and have the best intention of living a conventional life yet have few job skills, lack a formal education, and experience discrimination in housing and job markets because of … Continue reading Through the Window Pains of Change: Incentivized Prisons
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What is Prison?
by BrianUnlimited "What is Prison?" is the fifth story in the Project Unlimited series titled: “Why do people wind up in prison?” Each story is written by an inmate at Tomoka Correctional Institution, not to justify or excuse behaviors, but for the purpose of educating and increasing awareness. You’re welcomed and encouraged to send questions for … Continue reading What is Prison?
It’s Not That Hard to Wind up in Prison
by RobertUnlimited This is the fourth story, "It's Not That Hard to Wind Up in Prison," in a Project Unlimited series titled: “Why do people wind up in prison?” Each story is written by an inmate at Tomoka Correctional Institution, not to justify or excuse behaviors, but for the purpose of educating and increasing awareness. You’re welcomed … Continue reading It’s Not That Hard to Wind up in Prison
I Should Have Just Been a Kid
by KennethUnlimited This is the third story in a Project Unlimited series titled: “Why do people wind up in prison?” Each story is written by an inmate at Tomoka Correctional Institution, not to justify or excuse behaviors, but for the purpose of educating and increasing awareness. You’re welcomed and encouraged to send questions for consideration for the … Continue reading I Should Have Just Been a Kid
Edmund: a story about drinking
by MichaelUnlimited This is the second story in a Project Unlimited series titled: "Why do people wind up in prison?" Each story is written by an inmate at Tomoka Correctional Institution, not to justify or excuse behaviors, but for the purpose of educating and increasing awareness. You're welcomed and encouraged to send questions for consideration … Continue reading Edmund: a story about drinking
Moxie On Like a Grandma
mox·ie/ˈmäksē/force of character, determination, courage My grandmother's birthday falls on New Year's Eve. So every year when I'm contemplating the next year, I remember her. For this New Year's Eve, I'd like to invite you into a piece of her story. Grandma passed away on April 18, 2018, eight months shy of reaching 100. Although in many … Continue reading Moxie On Like a Grandma
60 Things I Learned in 60 Years
My recent 60th birthday solidified my “Better self. Better world.” mantra. With an accumulation of deep and unique life experiences, I now feel more of a duty in my silver-haired season to stand up and speak out for the wellness of our world. To lead as if my life depended on it. Because perhaps it does. … Continue reading 60 Things I Learned in 60 Years
My Body. My Being. Beautiful. Holy. Worthy of Honor.
Physical Wellnesseverything needed for a healthy body—nutrition, exercise, sleep, and appropriate health care. As I continue to speak about wellness this year, I want to shift my focus to physical health by emphasizing a foundational concept. We are worthy of honoring our bodies. And “honoring” does NOT mean signing up for complicated stressful expensive diets and … Continue reading My Body. My Being. Beautiful. Holy. Worthy of Honor.
Bike Week and the Sounds of Environmental Wellness
Environmental Wellness:to be safe and feel safe in a clean, peaceful, empowering home and community that encourage individual and collaborative growth. My neighbor is a Harley guy with biker friends. I met these guys seven years ago during Bike Week 2016, the week I moved into my home. They and their wives invited me over for … Continue reading Bike Week and the Sounds of Environmental Wellness
4 Things I Learned about Emotional Wellness
Emotional Wellness: the ability to express feelings, adjust to emotional challenges, cope with life’s stressors, and enjoy life October 2016. The air in my pool filter cylinder pressurized and blasted its lid into my face like a NASA rocket. When turning on the pump, I had not opened a little valve that allows pressure from within to … Continue reading 4 Things I Learned about Emotional Wellness