November 13, 2016, was a great experience for me. I had the opportunity to participate in the creative writing workshop with the University of Michigan PCAP Students. This workshop was very meaningful. This was ran by two U of M students named Kaitlin and Hanna. I would also like to acknowledge the coordinator, Ashley. The energy and perspectives that were shared within this class generated a very positive form of therapy because the reality is that in prison, having an outlet to express the things that are on our minds can change our day.
The most exciting part of this workshop for me is being seen as a human being for an hour and a half. In addition, I find it intellectually stimulating to be given things that have some substance to write about as prompts. The creative thoughts that manifest within the students through this workshop are very profound. This encouragement that's being given through this form of expression is something that those who don't understand its significance can't place proper value on.
As an inmate often times we sit and can't deal with our thoughts. Having PCAP staff and students giving this opportunity for us to share our work, gives me and the other guys something positive to look forward to every week. Sometimes in life we don't see any value in the small things like this writing workshop. This program is something that I look forward to. I hope to some day have the opportunity to be able to give back by giving some of my time to PCAP so that I can help someone feel how I'm feeling right now....motivated!
Sincerely,
Robert
"Remember there's no such thing as a small act of kindness. Every act creates a ripple with no logical end." -Scott Adams
