Hope Restored

By Brian Wilson
When I was initially incarcerated, I assumed my life was over.  I became severely depressed and considered ending my life.  It seemed like everywhere I turned I was being mentally and emotionally beaten down by other inmates as well as correctional officers.  Eventually, I found out about classes that were offered by True Freedom Ministries at the Hope Center.   This was perfect because I needed some hope.  And that’s exactly what I got!  The volunteers of True Freedom Ministries showed me what it truly means to be the hands and feet of Jesus.  In the Alpha class, Don Talladino’s love for Jesus was infectious.  He was almost brought to tears multiple times as he taught us about how valuable and loved we are by Jesus.  Next, I took the Character Development and Stepping Up classes, both facilitated by Bill Holko.  I learned a lot of things I needed to work on as a man and as a Christian.  These courses gave me back a sense of hope, ambition, and enthusiasm that was previously missing in my life.  Also, unlike a lot of fellow inmates and some correctional officers, Mr. Holko treated us with respect every day.  I also joined and completed a 4,288 hour screen printing apprenticeship program which True Freedom Ministries established.   Because of this, I was able to learn a trade and acquire my journeyman in screen printing!  Words cannot express all that True Freedom means to me and countless others at this institution.  God bless True Freedom Ministries for everything they do for us.

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