Greetings! I hope to provide you with lots of laughs in the coming weeks.

  This class was at first overwhelming. I have not attended school since 8th grade. I  was reading 12th grade level  material at age 13. Ihave learned to write, spell, comprehend, and communicate while incarcerrated, and I am a very learned individual. I chose to post this information,  because I am passionate about my career choice and the changes I have made in my life.  I want people to understand that anyone can overcome adverse situations if they truly want to. Feel free to ask  questions, comment on my blog, or provide feedback on this post in particular. This class is very challenging for me, and I could use some encouragement . Please do not be afraid to approach me! I am not a weirdo, a deviant, or any form of undesireable charachter. I will always treat everyone with respect and dignity. I am a deeply cynical person at times, and I see irony in almost everything. My wit tends to be touched with sarcasm, but I’m not always so serious. I would like to hear from you if you have an opinion, an idea, or a belief that makes you look at me in a different light in relation to my history. I will  close by stating that I am a recovering addict. My father was an addict, and so is my son. There are more than 30 chemically dependent people in my family. I grew up in a culture that encouraged addictive behaviors, and I have been struggling to find a healthier, more productive way of life for more than 20 years. I will leave you to draw your own conclusions from this blog, and I would encourage you to comment. What do you think will help me continue changing? How can I  identify with peers ? Is there a stigma attatched to addicts?How would you look at me if I told you I was a felon? Did I share too much information? I am writing an autobiography. Would you be interested in reading the 3 chapters I have drafted thus far? Before this blog becomes a book, I regretfully have to stop writing. Until next time…….Goodnight.

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