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Facing an 18-year sentence, Ruben first spent time in solitary confinement, which prompted deep self-reflection. His initial mindset was filled with rage and a thirst for revenge, but the words of a fellow inmate who preached about forgiveness prompted a significant change in his heart. He began to accept responsibility for his past choices and sought a path toward healing.
Ruben’s time in prison became a transformative experience. He dedicated himself to education and personal development, studied addiction, mental health, and took several courses to grow spiritually. He recognized that understanding his own pain allowed him to extend compassion to others, and he endeavored to help his fellow inmates grappling with their own struggles.