Picture it. You’ve just gotten out of prison, been pardoned, released, or found parole. You’ve got your job, your family, and life is good. Then, BAM! There’s a knock at the door. A stranger walks in, sticks a court document in your face, and says, “Sign here.” You have 30 days to figure things out, or else.
Sound like a nightmare? You’ll have to deal with a situation like this eventually. The best way to prepare for it is to know what to expect. So let’s talk about what happens next.
A Complicated Matter
When the doorbell rings, you’ll have to decide what to do with your newly freed fiddle. Do you want to continue playing the banjo for the rest of your life? Join the circus and become a clown? Or maybe you want to pick up where you left off before you went to prison. Maybe you want to start a rock ‘n’ roll band and shock the world?
These are all excellent options. And before you know it, you’re going to have a lot on your plate. But what will really depend on you is how you want to deal with this new phase of your life. Are you going to be polite and respectful to authority figures? Are you going to challenge the status quo and fight fire with fire? Or are you going to try to fit in and play by the rules?
These are all legitimate questions. And the answer will determine what kind of person you are going to become. Because you’re going to have to decide what’s more important to you: liberty or responsibility? Order or chaos? Creativity or conformity?
Let’s explore. You’ve been pardoned and released. You’ve got a clean slate. What’s next? There are several possibilities. First, you could run away to a foreign country and never look back. That’s a lot of excitement, adventure, and freedom for the price of a ticket to another country. Second, you could go home and start a new life. In some cases, you can get help to find a job, a place to live, and support your family. Alternatively, you could go back to where you came from and try to rebuild your life. That’s a lot of pressure, but it’s also a lot of honor and respect.
In most cases, the best option is to go where you’re wanted. Otherwise, you’ll just end up in another cell or jail. So go back home to your family, get a job, buy a house, and contribute to society. You’ll find there’s no better place for a pardoned convict than right back in the place you came from. Better yet, go where the opportunities are. Don’t be afraid to try something new. And above all, be polite, be humble, and respect others (even those who oppress you). That’s the key to a smooth transition. Acknowledge your wrongdoings, apologize for them, and move on. You’ll find that most people will give you the benefit of the doubt. Most likely, they’ll understand. Most likely, they’ll even forgive. Hell is not forever. One day, you’ll look back and know you were blessed.
A Fresh Start
Whether you decide to start a new life in a new place or go back home, you’re going to need a fresh start. So you hit the books and the internet looking for the best ways to become self-sufficient, stand on your own two feet, and live a dignified life. You’ll find tons of great resources, and you’ll start to feel inspired and empowered. You sign up for classes, attend lectures, read books, and do all the things you need to do to become a functional, contributing member of society. You want to live a life worth living. You want to make your family proud of you. You want to earn their respect. So you prove them wrong by being an upstanding citizen. In no time, you’ll feel right at home and know exactly what to do. Life will be good.
Sound like a plan? Damn right it is. It just takes time and dedication. It takes a lot of work, but it’s also worth it. You’re going to be happy you did it. You’ll make a lot of new connections, meet new people, and gain new skills. You’ll have your own responsibilities, but you’ll also have the fulfillment of a job well done. You’ll be able to look your family in the eye with pride. You’ll be able to tell them they were wrong about you. You’ll show them what kind of man you are. And above all, you’ll know what it means to be a man.
An Unexpected Opportunity
After you’ve been given a second chance, you’ve got the opportunity to rise above your past. You’ve got the chance to be the best version of yourself you can be. So you work hard, meet with mentors, and take advantage of every opportunity. You leverage your strengths and compensate for your weaknesses. You focus on becoming the best man you can be, and you refuse to let your demons rule you. You don’t need to be ashamed of who you were in prison. You can shine a new light on your former self and become someone your family and friends will be proud to call their brother.
What if we told you there was a way to become someone’s brother in just a few short years? That there was a way for you to become a father figure to someone else, just by showing up and being there? What if we told you there was a way to do something that would allow you to make up for lost time and give you the best shot at changing your life for the better?
It’s true! There is a way to become the brother you’ve always wanted. A way to make a difference. A way to give back. A way to make your family proud of you. A way to be the best version of yourself you can be. It just takes a bit of exploration and a willingness to put in the work.
That’s what this article is about. That’s what this website is about. We want to help you figure out how to change your life for the better. How to become the man your family and friends want you to be. How to earn their respect and live a life worth living. How to be happy. How to avoid making the same mistakes you made in the past. How to become someone new.
We want to help you find the best version of yourself and live your best life. That’s what this website is dedicated to. One day, you’ll wake up and realize that everything happens for a reason. That everything happens for the best. That you were meant to find this website, and that you were meant to read this article. That you were meant to become self-sufficient, respectable, and happy. And most importantly, that you were meant to become someone’s brother. You were meant to be there for them when they needed you, and vice versa. You were meant to give and receive respect, and love. You were meant to be there for the people you care about.
So what will it take to do the things you should do to improve your life? Start by taking care of your health and well-being. Get a good night’s sleep, eat well, and exercise regularly. That will help you become more stable and confident. Next, look for the skills you need to get a good job. Whether you decide to go back to school or get a job in a related field (ex. nursing, social work, etc.), take advantage of the opportunity. Finally, don’t be afraid to ask for help. There are people out there who want to help you, and worse, people who want to keep you down. So don’t be afraid to reach out to people who you think can help you improve your situation. Seek out professional help if you’re feeling overwhelmed or depressed. Otherwise, you’ll be playing catch up all your life. It’s time to start living your best life.