Ex­offenders are told by society to make positive changes upon release in hopes of bettering their lives and the lives of those around them. Living, thriving and surviving as a supposed “free” ex­convict, ex-­offender, ex-­felon or whatever the label is, is very difficult to do when no one wants to…

"They can't throw you a bone so you only catch feelings. Until the throne was overthrown, you felt it was appealing. It had you focused in the zone, so consumed with killing. Now you're calling this place home even though there ain't no ceiling. Just a dog on his leash...a monster, a beast. You…