It's not out of nowhere; I bet a lot of inmates worry about that. And I think you are, yeah. You're actively working for it, which gives you a leg up. You're willing to think about what landed you here and make an attempt at changing those patterns in your life, even when it's hard. And when you screw up, you own up to it, instead of doubling down.

Back in May, would you have talked to me at all about your frustrations about Avalon?