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Cards, Letters and Jail Shenanigans
Regardless of the typical squabbles between siblings, my brother has always been someone I've looked up to ā it's even fair to say I have idolized him. (Except for the times I want to smash his face in, like all siblings do from time to time). Growing up, he was both...
A Small Sampling of Rick’s Music
My brother is a fine artist, gifted in many ways which are all being wasted while locked into a broken system we could not save him from. His time could (and should) be used to benefit those around him - but instead, he is assigned janitorial duties. It's sad to think...
My Reluctant Ministry* – Dan
When you finally acknowledge and really accept that you can do and be more than the limitations others have set before you, there are more worlds open to you, with understanding and growth that has no limits than you have imagined, right in front of you. My Reluctant...
Hate Medicine
Hate medicine.... We watched him dying. Everyone on our wing had their own diagnosis. āCirrhosis.ā āItās jaundice. Look at how yellow he is.ā āHow can you tell? Heās hispanic.ā āNext time you get close to him, look at his eyes. They are yellow.ā āI bet he has liver...
Finding My Purpose In Prison
Weāre pleased to introduceĀ a new contributor to our blog, Eric Burnham. My name is Eric Shawn Burnham. I was born April 21, 1979 in Las Vegas, Nevada, but I grew up in Oregon and California mostly. I came to prison in 2001, and Iāve been at EOCIĀ ever since.Ā When I...
Mutual Gifts
We are so pleased to partner with Ashley Asti. Ashley creates organicĀ custom skin and body oils to honor the skin and soul, with a commitment to ethical creation, sustainability and wellness. SheĀ is also one of our adopters. Each month, Ashley AstiĀ donates a...