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Keeping My Head Out of Trouble

By
Stellios

Stellios writes from a prison in NSW.

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Hey there,

My name is Stellios. I’m in jail for a very long time.

I just keep my head out of trouble and out of politics, lol. I find the time goes very quickly when I keep a great routine going for myself. For example: drawing and crafts for my mental health, training whenever I get a good chance and having faith and hope in God. I think God has chosen this path for me for this small amount of time in my life, maybe to make me stronger.

Thanks heaps,

Stellios

P.S. I love the poems and the pictures people draw. There are so many talented people out there.

Hey there,

My name is Stellios. I’m in jail for a very long time.

I just keep my head out of trouble and out of politics, lol. I find the time goes very quickly when I keep a great routine going for myself. For example: drawing and crafts for my mental health, training whenever I get a good chance and having faith and hope in God. I think God has chosen this path for me for this small amount of time in my life, maybe to make me stronger.

Thanks heaps,

Stellios

P.S. I love the poems and the pictures people draw. There are so many talented people out there.

This
letter
was originally printed in the
June 2026
edition of About Time.

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