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What I Learned About Status in Federal Prison

When I arrived in federal prison, I thought people would judge me based on my white collar conviction or my 18-month sentence. I was wrong. No one cared about my crime or background—what mattered was how I behaved. I learned fast: don't brag, don't complain, and don't act like you're better than anyone else. A felony levels everything. Whether you did 18 months or seven years, the system resets you. One guy at my camp mocked another for whining about his short sentence—and it got ugly. That taught me: humility goes a long way inside.

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