Inside Out: Leaving Prison Behind

[@ibuprofenPill]

My longtime friend did 12 years in a Texas prison. After his release, he got a job at a restaurant for cash. They didn’t hire him as an employee, rather just let him work for tips. He lived in a nearby halfway house. After a year, he had enough to travel. He paid a guy to apply and obtain a passport for him that he used to leave the States. He went to Tbilisi, Georgia. He violated his parole but never plans to return. He’s now living outside Tbilisi, working as a stock clerk. He says the culture shock and homesickness is so bad at times that he’s considered returning and going back to prison. He misses Mexican food and the NFL. He was living in a place where you rent what’s basically a walk-in closet and have to use a community bathroom. But, he persevered and kept his head down. Eventually, he learned more of the Georgian language and moved in with a girlfriend. He also found some American expat friends and that helped a lot. Life got easier for him once he managed to carve out a place for himself. His biggest frustration is the fact it took moving to the other side of the world to be given a chance. His criminal record doesn’t follow him over there. He just applied for Georgian citizenship. He’s depressed sometimes knowing he’ll never return. Next year I plan to visit him.

[@Debbie-y6z]

I hope he finds real happiness it's sad that he had to go so far away to do it good luck sir

[@investingprofessional7040]

What a lowlife. Should have stayed out of prison 🤣

[@michaelanthony8644]

Great vid, hope to see more

[@metroguest4943]

The system is corrupt. There needs to be more of a safety net for addicts. This is a vicious cycle

[@dianeregan4848]

YUP !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! YOU ARE SOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO RIGHT !

[@kishascape]

or just cut the BS anti drug propaganda. Outdated puritanical religious zealotry based on the mentally ill denialistic notion that having fun and feeling good is bad.

[@NashPaul.]

Stephen breaks my heart😔😢

[@Komodokhan148]

The woman had it the easiest out of all three of them. The two dudes had it rough. They all have it pretty hard but she definitely had a stronger support net to fall back on.

[@rein3684]

Women imho. Often get way more support than men do.

[@annelisescoates3854]

My life has been very hard , most people have problems. life is not easy on anyone.i am80 years old and I have learned that all PEOPLE HAVE PROBLEMS , AND THERE NOT ALL THE SAME.IT IS VERY HARD FOR ME TO SEE THIS VIDEO.I WISH I COULD PUT MY ARMS AROUDE EVERY ONE OF YOU.JUST KNOW NOT EVERY ONE IS GOING TO BE JUDGE YOU. I HAVE NOT WALKT IN YOUr shoes.

[@kishascape]

@@rein3684 because they're 'you know what' dumpsters and get pandered to.

[@kameralkutie5594]

Apparently I missed the woman having it easier. She has been in the system since the age of 15 and now she is attempting to finally change her life around as a grandmother.🧐🤷🏽‍♀️

[@cynthiadavid5282]

Good video its reality of today

[@stacydornan9765]

It's a tough road back,stay cool and keep your heads up

[@Komodokhan148]

Note to self. Never ever go too prison. Stay away from drugs and shady characters.

[@WITH-THE-BUSINESS.]

GREAT DECISION 100% FACTS

[@duncansolo7228]

Why didn't the guys have a recovery group waiting for them to pick them up. Where are they going to stay?

[@jacobkrause4305]

The statement at the end was so true. I went to prison for 18 months and 3 years probation all for weed. My family assumes I'm a drug addict now lol.

[@thehibernatingturtle4016]

That is so wrong. I'm sorry you went through that for weed.

[@newyardleysinclair9960]

How much weed? And were you selling it?

[@amessenger3208]

Seems like people would rather pay more to "house" people behind bars, than spend less money for programs that would at least decrease recidivism. Can't believe the department of corrections couldn't even give the guys a ride to the city where they were going rather than have them walk down the street, through a neighborhood, to a bus stop with all their belongings - really?!?

[@newyardleysinclair9960]

Yes but then they would have to show results of ppl succeeding after being rehabilitated. Why do that when you can just continue to rely on ppl failing?

[@computerchip127]

After 6.25 yrs in prison for trafficking weed I left prison with 2 felony convictions, no marketable job skills and flat fucking broke. I received tuition funding for vocational training from the state and chose computer applications and computer networking programs. After completing the vocational school programs I was offered a faculty position at the vocational school I attended. From there I decided to get a college degree so off to college I went. I got a BS (Bachelors of Science) in CIS (Computer Information Systems), then I went on to grad school for MIS (Masters In Information Systems). After grad school I was hired by an IT Consulting firm in Washington DC and granted a security clearance for the work I did as an IT Consultant on a project for the Dept of Homeland Security (HSPD - Homeland Security Presidential Directive -12). Life after prison has been very good to me but I busted my ass and created all the opportunity I was granted. It's up to the ex-con to create his or her opportunity for a new life after prison. I proved it's possible to create a quality life after 6.25 years in prison. What one man can do another can do! You might think going to prison would be hitting rock-fucking bottom but it’s not for those whom use prison as a revolving door. It was my experience that the vast majority of guys (99%) getting to prison take out a shovel and begin digging deeper as to hit lower levels of rock bottom. This is why it's not possible for 99% of ex-cons to create a quality and meaningful life after prison. After a life filled with nothing but evil these people are broken human beings, they are beyond redemption, beyond rehabilitation and as such beyond the possibility of creating a successful and quality life after prison. This is a truth people don't want to hear or accept.

[@dianeregan4848]

Your outcome is a miracle. My son is a felon. He can't get a job that he doesn't have to break his back doing. NO ONE will hire him. He works and is a very hard worker. He busts his butt making money for the company PHYSICAL LABOR. He is blessed in that my husband and I helped him out in the beginning and now when he needs it. Assist if u will to keep his head above water. Glad 4 U. Wish our experience could be like yours. My son would like to CREATE A QUALITY OF LIFE FOR HIMSELF TOO. He is clean, sober and NO CRIME either. YOUR A FELON? 4 GETTTTTTTTTTTTT About IT !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! SUCKS

[@computerchip127]

@@dianeregan4848 Diane, thank you for your kind words, they are well received 😊 We all have the Power we need to create miracles. This Ability/Gift is granted to each and every one of us by our Creator. Unfortunately most people are sitting around waiting for jesus to bestow a miracle on them, if it’s not jesus then it’s allah or moses or whomever. If you believe in false gods then you are in trouble. One method of creating Miracles is through; Thought, Word and Deed. When you achieve harmony between your Thoughts, your Words and your Deeds in relation to Creating a Career, miracles are the result. Your Thoughts have Power, your Words have power and your Deeds have Power. These things must be in sync for "miracles" to happen. Tell your son to pick a career path, mechanic, carpenter, plumber --- whatever. Pick a career that allows a living wage (a living wage in the US is $70K per year), then begin the journey of creating Mastery within that field. For example, a mechanic. How to become a Master Mechanic?, You need to start somewhere and on a new career path you typically start at the Entry Level Position. Even the longest Journey must begin with a first step. The best case scenario is you work as a mechanic 40 hours a week. Then, after that 40 hour work week you spend an additional 20 hours of work every week for ten years improving your skill set as a mechanic. This concept is revealed in great detail in Malcolm Gladwell’s book, Outliers. It takes ten thousand hours of "deliberate practice" to achieve Mastery. This 20 hours can be/should be a combination of school (classes, not necessarily a degree, in the automotive field), part-time work (a second job in the automotive field), seminars, workshops et cetera, et cetera. What should be obvious is this, if you spend 60 a week working at your chosen career path then you will have success. If you are interested in “miracles” enter Thought, Word and Deed into the equation. Success is out there waiting for everyone. It’s just that simple. Especially here in America.

[@dianeregan4848]

@@computerchip127 I HEAR YOU AND BELIEVE. I DO. However, it's the people that hire that look at the record. That's the barrier. Mistakes made and is on PAPER r difficult to erase. However, my son has support and we will work on it. Not like some of these guys on this program. My heart does bleed 4 those that made a mistake and want to make it and HAVE NO SUPPORT. PITIFUL. REALLY. TRULY IS AND BREAKS MY HEART. Plus, they leave prison with what 30 bucks or so. SEE YA. No family, no "friends". Even if there is family. NO money. SAD. It's almost they r set up to FAIL. Heart BREAKS. The woman on this program was blessed. The guys I felt so bad 4. Get out of jail and bye. K. Where do I go? Whew. HORRIBLE. But, thanks 4 answering. PRAY 4 SEAN. Trust me, HE"s worth it. CAME ALONG WAY. NEVER GAVE UP DESPITE THE OTHER ADVICE. YUP, REAL BAD at one pt. REAL BAD. But, by the grace of GOD he is ALL GOOD.

[@computerchip127]

@@dianeregan4848 I never had a problem finding work after getting out of prison. NEVER!!!

[@dianeregan4848]

@@computerchip127 GREAT ! GOOD NEWS

[@note221]

This documentary is beautiful, should've get more upvote.

[@seanberthiaume6909]

got not get.

[@squishiehunter693]

R u an English prof?

[@rachelbonnar]

"Who you are is who you wanna be"? What does that mean? If you are lonely, you WANT to be? I mean, really. That is nonsense.

[@wishesandfishes]

I believe he means the opposite - if you want connection, then your true self is that connected person

[@howardvercetti8906]

Here in EU we don't need paroled,you released that's it,go on your life a free man...

[@TheHilariousGoldenChariot]

Parole isn’t a punishment after being released just a constraint

[@ntomip]

Parole is good, cz you letting a person go before their release date because they have “changed “ - it’s a cool initiative

[@jiachengwu4185]

On the flip side, you will then have to serve up every day on your sentence. Of course, if yours is a woke society where sentences are a joke then nevermind

[@edithhicks9549]

I truly hope they and do better

[@perrySpyder]

excellent

[@legacygame3]

Stephan used already.........bro go to teenchallenge. When I got out of teen challenge I have been sober since.

[@DMWBN3]

Going to jail and then coming out must be as bad as each other. You loose everything going in if you have a home, everything gone pretty much. Then coming out with just a few ££ to your name.

[@WITH-THE-BUSINESS.]

STOP FUCKING UP

[@leewhy6238]

Ah Stephan, you’re a nice looking man and you seem intelligent. You could have such a great life, do it for YOURSELF and your son

[@breeanagill9207]

The department of confusion or the demons of corruption.The D.O.C from Seattlerain48

[@yn3219]

My heart breaks for chawn and stephan☹💔💔

[@whatnownow75]

It dose!

[@galegrazutis964]

WTF they chose a life if criminal behaviour stuff em

[@tomhocutt2013]

As a country are we as serious about drugs being illegal as we say wf are? If yes why are drugs even still available in the first place?

[@seanberthiaume6909]

What does UA stand for!?

[@jefferylawrence9812]

Urinalysis. In other words it’s a drug test we’re you have to pee in a cup.

[@whatnownow75]

My God given Rights? I wonder who really believe that you have more Rights than others.

[@maxiscoozuba4338]

Who does that dude expect to take care of him. A grown ass man he needs to take care of himself and he should be taking care of his kids

[@galegrazutis964]

Who does he expect to take care of him and his kids for that matter?! Wht the taxpayers of course 🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣

[@goyonehiro1]

@16:00. ..4 days out already blow hot... iduot

[@seanberthiaume6909]

Heroin bad!

[@debbieellis8068]

Stop playing the victim, it’s up to you to stop, nobody’s is forcing you

[@dianeregan4848]

Who is playing victim? None of these people are. All three needed a little support. The woman did get that support. The guys were trying to succeed. REALLY HARD when u don't have much money or a job. Very hard to get one with a criminal record ALSO. Everyone makes mistakes. Some get caught and others who made the same mistakes do not. VICTIM is someone who is earnestly trying their hardest to make it and can't for whatever reason. And then, and then no alternative. FAIL. I don't think any one of these people portrayed themselves as a victim. They were simply going and doing what they needed to do. And without support one failed to reach his goal and he wanted too.

[@debbieellis8068]

@@dianeregan4848 victim is someone who blames everyone else, and doesn’t take responsibility for what they did or do

[@GermanShepherdDaphne]

Exactly! There are free programs these idiots can go too. I don't feel for them because I messed up several times and now I own a business. Did everything on my own. I don't feel sorry for anyone!

[@galegrazutis964]

@@debbieellis8068 EXACTLY what video were you watching???!!!