We all have struggles, and many of mine have been by my own doing.  But that doesn’t make them any less painful to overcome.  It used to seem like overcoming

Recently I applied for a transfer to a prison camp.  After weighing the benefits of staying here, and praying about the decision, I decided that it was right for me

I quit my photography job last week and struggled with the decision.  It’s one of my goals to live a balanced and orderly life, and I needed to change things

While waiting for lunch yesterday, a sweet black woman came up to me with a big smile on her face. She said: “I’m leaving here soon Portia, I’m going to

When I came to prison I was overwhelmed by the circumstances I was in. The food was unhealthy; I could only talk on the phone to my family for 300

This week has been filled with memories, and emotions for me. I’ve been in prison for 2 years now, and Tuesday was my 20th wedding anniversary. It was a special

It’s Easter morning, and I’m filled with gratitude. So many things in my life are good; I have so much to be grateful for! I have tender feelings as I

I was asked to write a letter and share it in a class I’m in this week, and decided to share the letter with all of you. Learning about the

The way we deal with our struggles might be the most important thing we ever do. If we stand with courage in the face of our challenges we can change