In 2011, at the age of twenty four, the author began a twelve-year sentence for downloading child pornography. Throughout his incarceration, he documented his experiences in handwritten essays, transcribed and published by his father. With unflinching honesty, unexpected humor, and a keen eye for humanity, he captured the stark realities of prison life, its complex social dynamics, institutional abuses, and his own personal transformation.

Since his release in 2021, the author's writing has become a vital contribution to the conversation around criminal justice reform, exploring the realities of probation, sex offender treatment, and life on the registry. His work provides insights into a system of perpetual punishment that continues to marginalize those seeking to rebuild their lives.