Inside the Chaos: Confronting the Brutal Reality of Force in Texas Prisons
You know, Texas prisons are really complicated. TDCJ makes everything difficult. Every unit is run on their own personal policies. Trust me, I live here. FAM, I've seen these people oppress and do so much ...
Chains to Freedom: The Resonance of Cinco de Mayo and the Spirit of Independence
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Well, history states that it was a battle that the Mexican people won against the French, but it is a symbol to the Mexican people ...
Welcome to Prison – You Got Lucky, We Even Fed You Today
So you know how in movies, you see scenes that take place in prison? Well, they are not so far-fetched but are not exactly accurate. Believe me, I live in prison and have ten years ...
Burning Hell
“So, the picture of the place you took a walk looks beautiful. I’ve been to South Carolina, not that part, but I lived in Charleston. I like the picture, the clouds look amazing. When I ...
A Piece of You
“I’m only going to get one more tattoo on my face, and it goes on the corner of my jaw where your sideburns are at. It’s a female’s lips in red cursive letters that run ...
People in Prison – Socialize at Your Own Risk
Where do nicknames originate from? I would think of family members, close friends, pets, etc. I guess it’s just a thing that’s said, then it just sticks. I have a cousin named Sebastian, but we ...
Prison Economy 101 – Cost of Living
Cost of living, you know, if you’re alone in prison, it’s sad, truly it is. When you see someone have yet you yourself have nothing, it’s sad. When you need to write your family but ...
Lucy
Portrait of Ce-cee on HandkerchiefI like spending time with my niece. She is my little sister’s daughter. Her name is Camila Crystal Esparza, but I call her Ce-cee, short for her full name. As a ...
The Great Debate about Virtues
By Ray Eric Esparza and Iris YimEditor’s note: This is taken directly from our correspondence, an exchange of values, beliefs and virtues, during which I was quite blunt in refuting Ray’s beliefs. But he took ...
Relationship with a Gangster – It’s Complicated
Editor’s notes: Ray once told me you can’t be a full time gangster and have long-term relationships. So I asked him to write about gangsters and relationships. What he wrote about relationships is pretty sad. ...
