Marty Blackmon

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Long term incarceration will destroy a person.  It will crush the very essence of your soul.  It will kill you…if you let.  For over 28 years I’ve lived with regret and responsibility of the murder of my childhood sexual abuser in 1995 at the age of 14.

That one instance has served as a life-long reminder and personal motivation… of how alot of times we don’t realize “especially as a child”, that one decision can have far greater unforseen consequences long-term than the immediate short-term impact.  I am evidence of that as I fight for my freedom today.  Shortly after coming to adult prison, I was put in solitary confinement from the age of 18 until I was 36…18 years.  During this time, I was given additional charges and wrongful convicted.  And now an appeal and awaiting commutation.  

As I prepare to come back into a totally different world from the one I left as a child, it will be a learning process.  A welcomed challenged!!!

ISO good spiritual and emotional commitment on a meaningful level.  I am a advocate for mental wellness and have put in the necessary time, energy and ward work learning how to love and appreciate myself, life and others.  Would love to hear from someone who can match that same energy.

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