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So, the social worker (or specialist) is signing me up for another program, Open Access. Honestly, this may mess with my plans a bit. Open Access might try to place me in a group home where I’ll have less money and, worse, be around smokers all the time. That’s a setup for failure—it’ll make quitting smoking a real challenge. But there’s still hope! She says she’s still pushing to get me into Jamboree, the low-income housing program. If that works out, I’d have more money, my own place, and fewer temptations to smoke since I wouldn’t be surrounded by it....

A brick was thrown through my mother’s window to enter the house. No one was home. I was tried and convicted for my crime, as should be. But there’s more to the story than just the act, and the details are in my book JKAT. You banned it, but I made sure it’s still available for anyone who wants to read it and understand my side. You can find it on my website, and trust me, it’s an easy read. I wrote it for the colonists, so they’d know the truth. And now, here I am, scrolling through Instagram, seeing...

There's something deeply personal about this journey of mine, and I think you might appreciate where it’s led me. I’ve been working on a trilogy of books—Allison Jolley or The Tears of God—that stem from a spiritual journey I took, one that started with what felt like a prophetic vision. I remember it vividly. I was working on a painting of Christ, and as I painted, I saw tears. It shook me. I thought it was a sign, a direct message from God, and it sent me on a pilgrimage of sorts. This pilgrimage wasn’t the kind you imagine from...

With the support of a dear, anonymous friend, I’ve begun charting my journey to quit smoking—again—and reclaim my life. It’s not my first attempt, but I’m determined to make this one stick. Here are some of the thoughts I’ve had along the way: On Smoking and Rehab:“If I had a rehab, I wouldn’t allow smoking. It’s as bad as most drugs in my opinion. Teens vaping are becoming addicted and getting aggressive. It’s sad.” Honestly, I couldn’t agree more. The thought of teenagers getting hooked on vaping hits hard—it's like a new generation walking straight into the same old trap....

There's a common, yet misguided belief that homelessness is some sort of "careless camping," that people somehow choose this life. Maybe it's easier to believe that people prefer living in tents, under bridges, or in makeshift shelters, rather than confront the uncomfortable truth: homelessness is not a choice, but a consequence. Economic struggles, mental health challenges, substance abuse, ethnicity, and even immigration—these are the real factors driving people into homelessness. It's not a matter of personal preference. Very few would choose to endure the freezing cold, the scorching heat, the daily uncertainty of finding food or safety. Homelessness is not...