by Sergio, Santa Cruz
My name is Sergio and I’m in here being charged with three felonies and a misdemeanor. I just recently got booked into Juvenile Hall. My trial hasn’t even started but I’ve made my first appearance in court.
I’ve been a Christian almost all my life but for a while I started to separate myself from the church and even God. He’s been by my side my whole life, and I just took it for granted. I’ve made a lot of mistakes in my life but he’s always been with me. Even now that I pushed myself away for a while.
To be honest, it’s not looking good for me but all I can do is put my faith in God and repent and hope for the best. There was a time when nobody answered my calls but thank God that on Thursday, one of my calls was answered. I’m not gonna say her name, but she means a lot to me and I missed talking to her. Every day I get excited to use the phones so I can talk to her again. To be honest, I think talking to her has kept me from going crazy in here.
I’ve also been thinking about how I’ve taken my parents for granted as well, and I hope to see them on Sunday for visits. I’m gonna tell them how much I love them and miss them and how I should have given them more respect.
Once I get out of here, I’m gonna’ try to be a better son and a better person.
My advice for any other youth or adults incarcerated is to find God.