I have read in quite a few issues that other inmates have been feeling the same sting of phone charges that I was.

I understand that people have done a lot in my life to better my future – that includes my whole family.  And for that I am so grateful to all. "God is good to us all.”

The jail preaches about priding themselves on keeping family connections, yet they are rejecting child visit applications.

With all that constantly on my mind, I can’t help but wonder what can be done to help the mental health of our fellow inmates around Australia. So I’ve come up with an idea!

You can compare it to a raging river that drags you along its muddy banks as it flows.

I think lived experience support services are an important reintegration tool, as well as an important support for those who are still inside, knowing that there are positive experiences and paths for us post release.

There is no way to accurately make judgement on someone for what they have done or are doing at times in their lives.

Hatred and distrust of others will only increase the number of offenders in society. And that will produce terrible outcomes for all involved.

Included is a poem written by Michael and my honest response of encouragement. May it offer hope to anyone who challenges themselves to choose to heal toward being a quality human.

Each time I am released, there is a tightening of the orders or other orders that I have had to adhere to, whereby I feel less and less valued as a human being.