Prisoner Stories | Robert Workman Jr.

Inside The Walls | Prisoner Stories

Texas

"My Story" ©
By Robert Workman Jr.
The nature of my offense. The root of that unforgettable moment. Is that there was a teenage kid in a situation which be only knew one way in dealing with physically, everything that was taken serious was always physically. Well 17 years later, after waking up and realizing just how serious life really is, along with what my past actions have me facing now. Here I am, because I got hooked up with something that wasn't even meant to happen, a fight broke out between grown adults and teenagers. Well things being heated, when I show up to see what is going on, boom! It all unfolds very quickly and without even a chance to make a reasonable thought for myself, I'm in a position that ended up tieing me in. I have asked the lord to forgive me. Yes I have also thanked him that I have not taken another man's life. But my biggest problem is trying to get the parole board to see that I am in no way a murderer or anything close to being that aggressive.
And then there is that chance that they just might grant me parole. I make it a point to go over facts. What are the main causes of relapse for ex offenders? I strongly believe that there are combinations of things. Starting with self-doubt, yes just 1% of that, with a few let downs from job interviews and some hassles from either the P.O. or family and Boom! There went the self-esteem. So how can I better prepare myself, first I know that I have to keep everything rigorously honest with 100% facts. My status as of now, convicted of murder, over 17 years looked up. With just a G.E.D. and a trade, I'm on parole. Yes that is one ugly application to review. Well I learned some very valuable lessons here, I surely know that trying to solve problems physically isn't going to help anyone, and one thing I never did look at or consider, that as an American citizen I have huge obligations to this country. Yes I owe big time! Now in reality, I understand the possibility of getting a high demanding job. So I have to check out all the resources. Going to churches is a very big plus, getting into programs is also good. I know that the more I reach out and allow help, the better my chances are of landing a nice job. And I know that there are alot of smaller jobs that can also help me until I can get a regular job. Will I get this chance? Is my biggest hang up.