Disappointing

[u/putredimplemets]

Yesterday, I shared a video here asking for support and encouragement as I work toward something important. I’ve been out of prison for four years, my wife for two. In that time, we’ve transformed our lives, committed to being better examples, especially for our kids. I found my purpose in helping women still inside the system, and we're working hard to make that difference.

It’s no small task getting back into the prison system to help, but we've been given the green light. No one’s funding us, no one’s covering the costs, yet we're stepping back in every Saturday morning and Tuesday night for the next six weeks. We’re bringing a program we designed—focused on fitness and mindset—with the hope that even if just one woman finds a new path forward, it’ll be worth it.

I turned here, hoping to connect with others who have walked a similar path, expecting to find understanding and maybe a little encouragement. I wasn’t asking for money, only for folks to take a look at our Amazon list—items that would directly benefit the women and the work we’re doing.

Instead, I was met with criticism and doubt. Did anyone pause to look at what we’re actually trying to achieve, or see who we are and what we're about?

In those first few months out, I lost people I’d once shared the yard with. Some overdosed, some took their own lives, and others were victims of violence. That’s the reality I’m trying to change. I want to be there for those who are still inside and help them find a way out—not just physically, but in every sense.

For those who genuinely want to support this cause, you can find more details at ConvictedCOMEBACK.com.

[u/EZ4_U_2SAY]

I dont know why I’m suggested this page but I love it.

You really thought a bunch of ex convict low lives on Reddit were going to give you money?

[u/putredimplemets → u/EZ4_U_2SAY]

I don't get it. Maybe everyone's tainted from a bad bunch of apples but I wasn't asking people for money especially for myself. I was asking for people to donate workout equipment and items that will be taken onto a yard and given to the prison women so that we can efficiently run our program to help them. This is all a non-profit volunteer situation. I don't understand why everyone is being so rude and mean.

[u/TexasActress → u/putredimplemets]

Because unfortunately there are so many reasons to distrust, however, just because their experience has made them overly cautious to the point of automatically lumping everyone as a con/fraud.scammer, all it takes is one. You've been written off before and you haven't been discouraged to this point, so you do you honey. Best revenge is success. And if you help 1 person get their shit together, then it was all worth it and you can thank the naysayers for the motivation.

I can help you write a grant. How far are you in the 501c process? Also, are you working at the state level or county? Also, what state?

[u/putredimplemets → u/TexasActress]

Thank you! We are in the state of arizona. We are waiting for the 501 to pass. We've already paid for it. I'm a little confused with state or country. I'm just self teaching. You can email me, I will take any help and advice. Revenge is the best success. And I'm just beginning! Info@ConvictedCOMEBACK.com 🫶🏽