I can somewhat relate my last ever release from prison in 2017 to that of someone who has just passed their driving test and who is now the proud owner of a full driving licence. Alas, mine was a prison licence but, what the hey! I should point out I am referring to a sensible … Continue reading Take your time!
Author: David Breakspear
I am just a guy that has a lot of life experience, living on the wrong side of the tracks. This blog is about a journey. One of changing my life, to campaign for reform and to influence change in the individual. A lot that has already happened, with plenty more to come. So, jump on board and read all about it.
My perspective
I was having a conversation with someone the other day about how awkward it feels to accept praise these days, not that there was much praise before this part of my life. The reason I find accepting praise awkward is that when I look back to access my lived experience or when I reflect, I … Continue reading My perspective
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Latest Announcement!
It is with pure delight with which I write this blog to announce that the i's have been dotted and the t's crossed regarding the organisation who will print the Pen and Corrections collection of haiku for which we have been raising funds through our Crowdfunder campaign https://www.crowdfunder.co.uk/pen-and-corrections-haiku-by-serving-prisoners. Before announcing who will print our book, … Continue reading Latest Announcement!
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The Best New True Crime Stories
I had submitted my true crime story for Well-Mannered Crooks, Rogues & Criminals with a thought I had no chance but what the hey, go for it. Mitzi Szereto did not appear to be the sort of person to be nasty, so the worse thing that could happen was a "thank you, but not at … Continue reading The Best New True Crime Stories
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I’m in this!
One of the wonderful things about having a perspective of #WhatCanBe is that you just do not know what can be. *PR WARNING* Outrageously blatant plug will follow. Okay, I am just on the acknowledgements page of 'Images of America Los Angeles Underworld' but it is so much more than that from my perspective. Before … Continue reading I’m in this!
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Families Matter!
I have always had a respect for the families and loved ones of people in prison. One simple reason is that someone in prison only need walk a few hundred yards to get to the visits hall, as for the families and loved ones, I'm sorry but I can only imagine what it is like … Continue reading Families Matter!
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Ted Sherman presents the Pen and Corrections Project
A situation happened yesterday that rendered me speechless. A rare event for this former prisoner with plenty to say, but Keef could tell it was down to pure delight even though I had tears in my eyes. By now, I am sure you are aware of what our Pen and Corrections project is, don't worry … Continue reading Ted Sherman presents the Pen and Corrections Project
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Giving Back at Easter
As a serving prisoner, I still had an external duty to be a parent. I am aware it is a bit rich of me to have been concerned about my children whilst I was in prison, "why didn't you think of them before going to prison, David?" would be and is a fair question to … Continue reading Giving Back at Easter
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Real Porridge
Although this blog is going to be a blatant plug of the Real Porridge Podcast, created and hosted by a former prison officer, there is still a point to this blog. Neil 'Sam' Samworth is the former prison officer who created and hosts the Real Porridge Podcast. I had never met Sam whilst I was … Continue reading Real Porridge
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Helping Our Prisoner’s Excel. Prison reframed.
The title of this blog is my perspective of hope. A quick search of the Googles and the Cambridge Dictionary informs me that their definition is: 'to want something to happen or to be true, and usually have a good reason to think that it might:' (https://dictionary.cambridge.org/) It is all too easy to take a … Continue reading Helping Our Prisoner’s Excel. Prison reframed.
