Ben Darras

It is always a difficult task to define yourself. It is easy for a person to describe themselves in terms of who they want to be and not who they actually are. Then there is the equally deceptive path of description by what you do. “I am a doctor, teacher, cheerleader, fullback, or waitress.” This is not really who you are.So, who am I? To many, I am defined by my past actions. I am a monster, a destroyer or life, a horrible person and I do not blame them for these thoughts. Others may see me as the kid who had long hair in high school, Malan’s brother, or the person who had such great potential but…, or an inmate in a correctional facility.I am a man who has made many mistakes and collected a treasure trove of regrets. By the age of 18, I had spun out of control and committed horrible crimes resulting in a sentence of life without parole plus 35 years in two separate states. I was a man who had wasted his life.Or so I thought.Who am I? I am a Christian. I have found forgiveness when I thought none existed for me and do not deserve. I have found love far above any I could have imagined, and at a time when I couldn’t even love myself. I am finally free despite the bars and concrete walls that surround me. I have hope and joy and peach!Hopefully, I am someone who can help as well, which is why this Myspace page is up. I want you to know that no matter how far you’ve fallen in life, there is hope. I believe if God loves me despite my horrid past, He love you too.NOTE: Any replies to messages or comments may take from 1-2 weeks. Inmates are not allowed internet access so messages are printed by my sister and snail-mailed to me, For quicker responses, you can write to me directly at: Benjamin Darras #R7164 Unit 30-C, Zone A, Bed 0093 Parchman, MS 38738