My name is Lyric Farmer; I am a 24-year-old Asian and African American female who is currently incarcerated in Coffee Creek Correctional Facility located in Wilsonville Oregon. My story begins with trial and error as well as turmoil but within the seams of it all is...
“Riding back from the courthouse in the patty wagon, shackled and chained, having just been sentenced to life without the possibility of parole, I wouldn’t have dreamed of becoming the man I am today.” – Taylor Tom, The Convicted Entrepreneur. Taylor Tom was...
Deep into the dreadful confines of our unfortunate predicament- where our existence fades out of sight, mind, heart and emotions of others, You (DC) remember us and reach out to us in friendship solidarity, with humanity, and real kindness, “ Thank You” (DC) you’ve...
Many of us serving a life sentence, committed our crimes when we were young, well before we were able to appreciate life or the consequences of choices. One of the first things I had to learn 20 years ago when I came to prison was “how do I LIVE, while sentenced to...
If the individual were a ship,Emotions the choppy Sea,Principles could be your rudder,Truly guiding Thee.Self-control could steer you Home,Discipline keeps you free,Strength and Courage at the wheel,Persevering righteously.So as you stand before the mast,With Pride...
