Paragraph My name is Donald Alan Simpson Jr. I was born on 1/22/1977 and as of 2019, I am 42 years old and currently reside in a California correctional facility. I have no favorite art genre or medium; my art comes first from me drawing something that gets my...
To my Designed Conviction family, because that’s what it’s called when we come together as one for a common goal. I would like to say “Thank you “, for this opportunity at being a part of the team, as an inside contributor; it was unexpected but well...
Hello, My name is Rodger. I’m a sociable and outgoing but shy person. Most people say that I’m funny and have a kind heart. My friends tell me I’m a very selfless humble person who would help anyone. I like to learn new things, go on adventures, take risks, and do...
Hello everyone, who is reading this. Our prisons need more avenues like Designed Conviction in order to let us thrive even while behind bars. I actually feel like I am part of something good when writing this down. Myself, like many, try to find ways to stay connected...
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...