The undeniable effect Mothers have on the entire Free World Happy Mother’s Day to all the Moms out there in the Free World! I would include all the Moms locked up too, …hell, I don’t really have a good enough reason to exclude them. To them, I hope you fight like hell to reclaim your […]
Category: Life After Walls
Life After Walls. About everything after you are released.
Me Actually Working Challenge One: Do The Work
November 13, 2023 Me Actually Working Challenge One: Do The Work Part I: Analyze my past and identify patterns of behaviors that have led to negative consequences for myself and others. From an early age I can clearly see the patterns in me seeking recognition and attention. I liked the way that made me feel […]
Work Mike!
Work Mike! September 5, 2023 I’m going to work my Bad Boy Mike’s 2nd Chance Project©, and post it for everyone to see it work in real time. I will post each challenge (7 total) on my blog and the social media platforms I use. I’m doing this because I’ve been denied approval to implement […]
The Prequel
The Prequel by: Bad Boy Mike Prequel to what you ask? That’s a great question. I’m already rethinking the title of this. Maybe “The Excuse” would be a bit more of a realistic title, but—there’s that famous word that prepositions itself right before the delivery of any excuse, but—writing this prequel serves a purpose. It’s […]
Please Stand Up, Please Stand Up
Please Stand Up, Please Stand Up September was Suicide Prevention Awareness Month, or as I call it, SPAM. I didn’t post anything in relation to that campaign in September, but I want to introduce you to a thought concerning that awareness right now, even though it’s October. There should never be just one month set […]
Bad Place, Good Decision
Bad Place, Good Decision by: Bad Boy Mike When it comes to decisions, I have a smorgasbord of them in my past. All different kinds, styles, and flavors. Literally, it’s a pick & choose type of buffet. Some have been good, others great. Some look, smell, and taste absolutely atrocious, others are simply horrible; no […]
Your Honor… I Felt Compelled To Honestly Evaluate Your Judgment Entry Denying My Motion
Your Honor… I Felt Compelled To Honestly Evaluate Your Judgment Entry Denying My Motion Your Honor, I received your Judgment Entry, dated April 17th 2023, denying my motion for Judicial Release along with your detailed response in addressing your concerns. I received it on Friday 4/21/2023 and I’ve spent this entire weekend contemplating your response. […]
On The Record
On The Record Today is April 30th, 2023 and I’m 50 years old. It’s 8:08 am and I’ve been awake since 5:30 this morning. My name is Mike Brunsman; almost forgot that part, probably because I’m 50. I’m pre-positioning this opening, in this manner, due to the fact that some people —mainly my Dad —will […]
Help Please
Help Please I’m posting copies of the efforts my son, Chase, and I have put into bringing awareness to mental health topics and gaining support for the self-rehabilitation project I submitted to the institution I’m currently incarcerated at. My dad isn’t a user of social media and my son works and goes to college fulltime. […]
Internal Battles
INTERNAL BATTLES I’ve had a hard time writing anything this past month because my mind has been kicking my ass. I spent three months typing up the 7-challenge self-rehabilitation project I created for prisoners. The project’s main purpose is for prisoners to eliminate excuses and take control of their future. It gives them something productive […]
Bad Boy Mike’s 2nd Chances Project – Do The Work
A Call to Action & Full Disclosure Bad Boy Mike’s 2nd Chance Project – Do The Work There’s not a therapeutic arena for mental health or behavioral issues inside of prison walls. There’s no fix for the mindset that influenced prisoner’s crimes. No repair shop to correct the decisions that landed them in prison. No […]
To All Readers – Explanation & Clarification
To All Readers – Explanation & Clarification I have received some valuable input concerning the length of some (I’ll keep it real – MOST) of the posts. I couldn’t agree more in the fact that it’s better to post less, more often. I’ve posted 6 of the entire 7-challenges on the Bad Boy Mike’s 2nd […]
I’M BACK
I’M BACK HELLO, HELLoo, HELlooo, HEllo, Helloo, hellooo… That’s my representation of an echo. I’ve been gone since May 10th, and it feels like I’ve been lost in the Grand Canyon. I’m sure if I yelled out “hello” there, that’s what I imagine it would sound like. Anyway, I’m glad to be back. I have […]
Acceptance is Easier Than Change–Until It’s Not
Acceptance is Easier Than Change–Until It’s Not… Have you ever wondered where “that voice” in your head comes from? What about that “gut feeling”? The one that can guide you when you are struggling with a decision. Helps you figure out what’s good & what’s bad. Is it your conscience? Your inner thoughts? Could it […]
Mom, It’s Time I Answered Your Questions…
Mom… The Detailed Answers You Deserve Thank you for your comment. We’ve had this conversation in general terms, but you deserve a detailed answer to your questions. I want to answer you on this platform so other people may benefit by reading. Your question was, “when I’m up against negative situations, what tools do I […]
We Don’t Have To “Wait Until We Get Out”
We Don’t Have To “Wait Until We Get Out” April 17th, 2022 By: Mike, Lucasville, Ohio One phrase I hear over and over is “when I get out”. Everything that everybody wants to do with their life will start when they get out. As if this time in prison, and what you do with it, […]
Work. Talk. Eat. I love it!
Work. Talk. Eat. I love it! March 20th, 2022 Lights are back on. Time to get back to work. I’ve shared my writings with my family for the first time in my life. From the bottom of my heart, I thank them for their feedback. Your (their) comments about the growth you’ve seen in me […]
I’ve Realized So Much of Life Happens Around Food…
I’ve Realized So Much of Life Happens Around Food… March 19th, 2022 Switching gears now. Other prisoners always ask me why I spend so much time focusing on food I can’t get? They say it drives them crazy. They want me to leave them alone to sulk in the reality of our “menu” at the […]
The Fact I Live in a 7×9 Prison Cell…
The Fact I Live in a 7×9 Prison Cell… February 22nd, 2022 Year 2009, I was self-employed as a painting contractor living in Orlando Florida with my family. I painted the house of a gentleman by the name of Mike Dooley. He was a co-author of the book called “The Secret”, and a motivational speaker […]
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