“Even if the body is caged, the soul was born to soar.”
We never expected to be here—on opposite sides of prison walls, sharing a story that we hope will set others free. But here we are, and this is Freedom on the Inside.
This blog is the beginning of something sacred. A space where truth meets healing. Where shame meets forgiveness. Where one man’s journey through the shadows is offered in the hope it lights a path for someone else.
My brother, Donald, is currently serving a six-year sentence. He’s three years in—and in some ways, it’s taken that long to truly wake up. What began as pain, loss, and survival has turned into deep reflection, spiritual awakening, and a desire to change everything—not just for himself, but for others who feel trapped, inside or out.
In these pages, you’ll find our story.
The truth about where we came from.
The road that led him here.
What life inside really looks like.
And how he’s finding light where most expect only darkness.
Whether you’ve experienced incarceration yourself, have a loved one inside, or are simply here to listen and learn—we’re so grateful you’ve found us.
Welcome to Inside Awakening.