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Behind the Iron Curtain
Come inside a Maximum Security Prison.
Bio of The Unforgiven.
Now available to purchase!
Experience the raw power of redemption and transformation with Thoughts from Behind the Iron Curtain: Vol I. Take on a journey of darkness and despair, where a man’s choices have led him to the darkest depths of prison. But through the madness and suffering, something incredible emerges – a soul reborn and ready to make amends.
All proceeds (after production costs) will be donated to World of Children and Military Veterans Against Child Abuse – dedicated to creating a brighter, safer future for vulnerable children and families.
Buy my copy nowThe project's purpose
Behind the Iron Curtain was created to give a voice to prisoners to express themselves as they seek to change and to be part of making amends for damage done by their crimes.
Post prisoners’ works
The first purpose will be to post prisoners’ works. These works will include essays, poetry, anecdotes, and memoirs. We will offer biographical spotlights on certain prisoners that will focus on what brought them to prison and what they have done to change (or not).
Raise money for victims of crime
The second purpose will be to raise money for organizations that assist the victims of crime. These funds will be raised by the production of a series of Chapbook like series of books with compilations of prisoners’ works. (Behind the Iron Curtain is licensed Non-Profit and how they are used will be documented on this site).
At 8 Years Old, I Had No Filter
I was 8 years old when I was sent to live with Granma and Grandpa, along with my brother and 3 of my cousins. I think that my mom and Aunt Susan wanted a break, and maybe there was some money involved. They sold it to us as some grand adventure with our grandparents. I think it was a little bit of everything.
The plane ride over was an adventure in itself. Imagine being an 8 year-old boy, the oldest of 5 unchaperoned boys on a 9 hour flight. We had a blast walking around, talking to people, and making a general nuisance of ourselves. I bet the flight attendants were glad when the flight was over.
Please come with me on this journey
It won't be easy, for any of us, but at the end, hopefully we can all discuss what we need to do to change and make our world a better safer place.
Behind the Iron Curtain is a work in progress. Please keep coming back or sign up for the newsletter to receive an email when new content is uploaded, and always, do not hesitate to offer your comments.
NOTE: No one whose work is posted on this site is trying to use what they are doing to make parole or for any other reason except to share their voice and make amends. For that reason, full names will not be used; however, if you make a comment about a particular piece or post that person will be notified, although, your information will not be shared.
