Derricks Prison Blog

I am participating in the essay contest  from The USC Prison Education Project in Los Angeles. The goal is to write a creative story about what an education means to me.

The variables are crazy in prison. I have to drown myself in positive energy. Doing that in prison is like going through the desert looking for water.

Derrick's life had all sort of challenges already from the start.

After 20 years I was transferred from one prison to another, one of the oldest prison units in Texas.

Why I work - work - work!

How I use my imagination to achieve my goals.

Is there light at the end of this desolate tunnel?

I try to head in the right direction.

I try to become a quality human being with real self-worth.

Stop spraying him, he’s only a fucking kid!

How Joe helped me to keep my fighting spirit alive and well

My goal is to lose weight.

I am very sad about the death of my sister Katrina.

In the midst of all the craziness in prison, I connect with my inner thoughts and as I write, all the noise slowly drifts away.

The truth from the accused check out this interview by Derrick L. Griffin

Make the right choice, stay crime free.

The importance of Mr. Doelas Landes in my life. He is sent by God.

I thank God for giving me my daughter Shapheka

Food in prison is okay sometimes and horrible most times.

Work without faith is nothing. God will help you if you first help yourself.