EP #245 - Lost Stories: A Look Inside Prison With; An Inmate, A Professor, And A Night Keeper

The college Professor that taught classes in prison is now a guest on this podcast, a full circle moment for Bobby. They discuss everything from what it's like to be an inmate attending college classes, the Professor who taught the people that society throws away, and untold lost stores of people who lived and died behind bars. It's a heartfelt look inside the failures of prison, with how and why as a society, we should be doing more. B.L.A.C.K. Label Art   https://blacklabelart.shop/You can read more about Bobby and prison reform on our website:   notesfromthepen.comYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@notesfromthepen9604Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/p/CJYuOh4pKxa/?igshid=y8lo9kbdifvq   TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@bobbyb.l.a.c.k1X: https://twitter.com/NotesFromThePenBluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/notesfromthepen.bsky.socialShout-out to JD and Ashely Bell for all their behind the scenes support.Intro and Outro music created just for Notes From The Pen by PJ Trofibio and Jeff Quintero and used with permission.

Bobby and JD talk about navigating health care, and post prison anxiety not being addressed properly and timely. Also, how staying safe inside prison looks like staying distant or appearing aggressive to the civilian world. B.L.A.C.K. Label Art   https://blacklabelart.shop/You can read more about Bobby and prison reform on our website:   notesfromthepen.comYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@notesfromthepen9604Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/p/CJYuOh4pKxa/?igshid=y8lo9kbdifvq   TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@bobbyb.l.a.c.k1X: https://twitter.com/NotesFromThePenBluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/notesfromthepen.bsky.socialShout-out to JD and Ashely Bell for all their behind the scenes support.Intro and Outro music created just for Notes From The Pen by PJ Trofibio and Jeff Quintero and used with permission.

Honoring Monica on her birthday, and dealing with post prison survival issues: With Riann by Bobby's side, and after 12 years of protecting his memories of Monica, Bobby is able to share more about Monica and their love and life together. Also, chaos at home requires a short exile in order to survive post prison hardships.You can read more about Bobby and prison reform on our website:   notesfromthepen.comYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@notesfromthepen9604Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/p/CJYuOh4pKxa/?igshid=y8lo9kbdifvq   TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@bobbyb.l.a.c.k1X: https://twitter.com/NotesFromThePenBluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/notesfromthepen.bsky.socialShout-out to JD and Ashely Bell for all their behind the scenes support.Intro and Outro music created just for Notes From The Pen by PJ Trofibio and Jeff Quintero and used with permission.

Bobby and Ray bring this episode to you while on a local retreat. What are we meant to do and how do we find purpose? B.L.A.C.K. Art label   👉    CHECK IT OUT     https://blacklabelart.shop/You can read more about Bobby and prison reform on our website:   notesfromthepen.comYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@notesfromthepen9604Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/p/CJYuOh4pKxa/?igshid=y8lo9kbdifvq   TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@bobbyb.l.a.c.k1X: https://twitter.com/NotesFromThePenBluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/notesfromthepen.bsky.socialShout-out to JD and Ashely Bell for all their behind the scenes support.Intro and Outro music created just for Notes From The Pen by PJ Trofibio and Jeff Quintero and used with permission.

No scripts…just two adults dismantling the stigma through shared stories. Bobby and Riann discuss truthful and painful moments about not knowing their biological fathers, their ties of suicide, and finding truth and beauty in the darkest moments. B.L.A.C.K. Art label   👉    CHECK IT OUT     https://blacklabelart.shop/You can read more about Bobby and prison reform on our website:   notesfromthepen.comYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@notesfromthepen9604Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/p/CJYuOh4pKxa/?igshid=y8lo9kbdifvq   TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@bobbyb.l.a.c.k1X: https://twitter.com/NotesFromThePenBluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/notesfromthepen.bsky.socialShout-out to JD and Ashely Bell for all their behind the scenes support.Intro and Outro music created just for Notes From The Pen by PJ Trofibio and Jeff Quintero and used with permission

It's important for NFTP to share the struggles of the past few months as Bobby and Riann are figuring out how to navigate the challenges of life post prison. There's doing what's best for Cassius, multiple gerbils, toddlers, hitching wagons, crying in the shower, and most importantly pushing through. You can read more about Bobby and prison reform on our website:   notesfromthepen.comT-shirts B.L.A.C.K. Label Art   https://blacklabelart.shop/YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@notesfromthepen9604Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/p/CJYuOh4pKxa/?igshid=y8lo9kbdifvq   TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@bobbyb.l.a.c.k1X: https://twitter.com/NotesFromThePenBluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/notesfromthepen.bsky.socialShout-out to JD and Ashely Bell for all their behind the scenes support.Intro and Outro music created just for Notes From The Pen by PJ Trofibio and Jeff Quintero and used with permission.

Bobby and Miss Riann reflect and discuss movies, books, and TV shows as Bobby shares his insight and thoughts about the lineage of the written language and story telling. You can read more about Bobby and prison reform on our website:   notesfromthepen.comYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@notesfromthepen9604Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/p/CJYuOh4pKxa/?igshid=y8lo9kbdifvq   TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@bobbyb.l.a.c.k1X: https://twitter.com/NotesFromThePenBluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/notesfromthepen.bsky.socialShout-out to JD and Ashely Bell for all their behind the scenes support.Intro and Outro music created just for Notes From The Pen by PJ Trofibio and Jeff Quintero and used with permission.

Bobby and Ray talk about the struggles of dealing with anxiety after being out of prison for just over 2 Months. Thinking that when he's out and seeking professional help things would be better, but that's not the case because the help that is there doesn't fit the needs. How the obstacles of Bobby finding his footing while navigating life on the outside after 12 years, adds to the anxiety. The beautiful thing is that the two of them are figuring it out together. You can read more about Bobby and prison reform on our website:   notesfromthepen.comYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@notesfromthepen9604Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/p/CJYuOh4pKxa/?igshid=y8lo9kbdifvq   TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@bobbyb.l.a.c.k1X: https://twitter.com/NotesFromThePenBluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/notesfromthepen.bsky.socialShout-out to JD and Ashely Bell for all their behind the scenes support.Intro and Outro music created just for Notes From The Pen by PJ Trofibio and Jeff Quintero and used with permission.  

From Florida to a Michigan prison: the hardships of maintaining a relationship with someone in prison. Due to physical separation, high costs, limited emotional intimacy, logistical barriers, societal stigma, and stress, maintaining prison relationships are always challenging. Bobby shares the importance of having a strong relationship beyond prison walls. Relationships with strong ties reduce recidivism, aid rehabilitation, provide crucial support, and promote successful reintegration for the incarcerated person. It's why Bobby and Ray share their story, provide insight on how their relationship started, and some of the obstacles they've had to overcome in order to maintain their relationship during Bobby's incarceration. You can read more about Bobby and prison reform on our website:   notesfromthepen.comYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@notesfromthepen9604Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/p/CJYuOh4pKxa/?igshid=y8lo9kbdifvq   TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@bobbyb.l.a.c.k1X: https://twitter.com/NotesFromThePenBluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/notesfromthepen.bsky.socialShout-out to JD and Ashely Bell for all their behind the scenes support. Intro and Outro music created just for Notes From The Pen by PJ Trofibio and Jeff Quintero and used with permission.

Bobby and mama c talk about newfound freedoms and what it's been like for the two of them since Bobby's been out these past few weeks. He shares how he broke down and cried for hours when memories of Monica and Corey came up, something he couldn't do in prison. He shares what his 3 favorite meals were, and experiencing grocery shopping again. Even though Bobby is out of prison the goal is still the same, sharing his life with the hope of helping others and finding beauty when things may seem dark. You can read more about Bobby and prison reform on our website:   notesfromthepen.comYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@notesfromthepen9604Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/p/CJYuOh4pKxa/?igshid=y8lo9kbdifvq   TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@bobbyb.l.a.c.k1X: https://twitter.com/NotesFromThePenBluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/notesfromthepen.bsky.socialShout-out to JD and Ashely Bell for all their behind the scenes support.Intro and Outro music created just for Notes From The Pen by PJ Trofibio and Jeff Quintero and used with permission.