Fighting for Freedom: Not Just My Story, But a Call for Change

-by Ryan

They want me to stay down. They want me to be forgotten. But here I am. Fighting every day to prove that I am not what they say I am. I am not just a criminal. I am a person who has been broken, but I refuse to stay that way.

This is not just a story of someone behind bars. This is a story of a man who’s been pushed to the edge and has finally decided he will never fall back into that darkness again.

I’ve been to the depths, seen the worst of humanity—my own, and others. But I have a message for anyone who's ever felt like they're at the bottom: You are not your worst moment. You are not your past. You are so much more than the mistakes that have defined you.

Every single day in here is a reminder of the world outside that tries to erase us. And you know what? I refuse to be erased. I will not be silenced. Not now, not ever.

Do you know what it feels like to be invisible? To have your cries for help ignored? To be discarded as if your life doesn’t matter?

I’m done being quiet. Done waiting for someone to "fix" me. I’ve learned that healing starts when we start telling our truth. I will keep fighting—for myself, for every inmate who feels trapped, for the families left behind. I’m showing you the truth, and I won’t apologize for it.

This isn’t just about me anymore. This is about us. It’s about showing the world that we deserve better. We are human, and we have the right to fight for a future beyond these walls. And I need YOU to stand with me.

I’m not fighting alone in here. My wife, the strongest advocate I know, is out there every day fighting for me and for those who can’t speak for themselves. She’s helping raise awareness, fighting for change, and pushing for a future where no one is forgotten. If you NEED help, don’t wait—reach out! Your voice WILL be heard.

I am not going down without a fight.

If you’re ready to stand up for justice, to stand up for real change, SHARE this post. Let’s turn this message into a movement. I need you. We all need you.

Comment ‘FREEDOM’ below if you believe in second chances and real change. Let’s make this voice too loud for anyone to ignore.