Billy's reckless choices landed him behind bars, a string of felonies defining his past. Yet, within the prison's cinder block and steel walls, he forged a new identity.
Studying the reflection coming from the metal plate attached to the wall in his cement box, he decided he would focus on only that which would move him forward. He enrolled in every vocational and self-help program that was offered, which he excelled at, earning respect among the inmates, and even mentoring others seeking redemption.
After a decade, freedom and all that entails, embraced Billy once again, but society's rejection and skepticism awaited. Undeterred, he channeled his prison-honed skills into woodworking, crafting intricate pieces. His business took root, despite raised eyebrows from employers hesitant to overlook his record.
One day, a letter arrived—his felonies expunged. Tears flowed as the weight of his past lifted. Billy's story evolved into one of triumph—a testament to clawing back from darkness. He thrived, empowering fellow ex-convicts and advocating for reform, his life a canvas painted with resilience.
So I’ve been seeing a lot of posts about past chargers, getting in the way of finding work. It’s hard not to get down on yourself for making one mistake that changes your life entirely but you can’t lose hope. I made the mistake of hanging out with the wrong type of people didn’t know my rights at the time and ended up with a distribution/manufacturing CDS on my record. Any place that did a background check would not give me a chance. My advice is learn how to do a trade. I did a simple online courses, OSHA, 10. My license to purchase Freon. At supply houses. I started out, not even knowing how to properly use a hammer, and now I can install and maintenance multiple different units. Try not to. See yourself up over something that happened in the past. And if you’re charge is more than seven years old who is the chance that you can get it expunged entirely. I was blessed enough to be able to get in contact with a lawyer, and my record is finally in the process of getting expunged as I speak. I’m not. Completely happy where I am in my life but also I have to remind myself that it always could be a lot worse. Keep going. Hold yourself accountable one application a day you’ll get there.