I have always been struck by how people make their choices. Of those in that cell, only you made the decision to take another path, only you realized that you were about to throw your life away.

I have known something similar. I wasn't in prison, but in my late teens I knew I didn't want to follow the same path my friends in the neighborhood had. Surely there was some sign at that time and I don't remember it.

Thanks for encouraging us to write dear @ericvancewalton. A big hug from Maracay.