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The harsh realities of prison life inundated Preston not long after his incarceration. He discovered a new, contrasting culture filled with individuals who often had little semblance of the life he previously knew. Here, amidst hardened criminals, he alluded to subcultures that thrived on negativity, perpetuated a disdain for authority, and entangled the inmates in a cycle of acceptance of their grievous fate. Yet, Preston differentiated himself from others who became resigned to their situations, even while grappling with three years spent in solitary confinement.