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Why I’m Moving: Personal and Practical Reasons for a Fresh Start
In this video, I explain the reasons behind my decision to move. My current house has been a massive project, requiring significant time and money. Coupled with past trauma and negative associations in this small town, it's clear that moving is necessary. Health issues due to mold in the area, along with better professional and personal opportunities for both me and my wife elsewhere, are also key factors. Additionally, concerns about the violent offender registration have influenced my choice. Watch to learn more about why relocating is the best move for us.
Time stamps:
0:00 Intro
1:20 My House is a Big Project
2:45 Negative Associations and Past Trauma
8:34 Health Reasons
9:56 Professional Reasons
12:32 Family Considerations
14:19 Legal Reasons
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Відео

How Have Y'all Been?
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Catch up with me as I share life updates, including my recent battle with COVID-19, the new direction for the channel, and my focus on family and personal growth. Plus, exciting news about my Twitch streams! Hey everyone, It's been a while since I last posted, and I wanted to catch up with all of you. A lot has happened recently, and I felt it was important to update you on everything. First an...
Police Corruption: Why Does it Happen?
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In a recent video I talked about how corrupt police officers may have put an innocent man on death row. What motivates law enforcement officers to engage in corrupt practices? Is police corruption common in rural areas? Why does this happen? Let's delve into it. Thank you to my Patreon Patrons, Kenneth Iman and Bryan Kitchens. Subscribe for more content like this: ua-cam.com/channels/O8X-myUuPG...
Stress Relief: Throwing Until it Doesn't Stick
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Practicing my knife throwing.
Just Talking About Music, What I Listen to, and My Favorite Bands
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I just wanted to do a light hearted video and talk about music a little bit. Sometimes, it's nice to shoot a simple video to chat with the community for a bit. And yes, I am wearing an eyepatch. Thank you to my Patreon Patrons, Kenneth Iman and Bryan Kitchens. Subscribe for more content like this: ua-cam.com/channels/O8X-myUuPG_ox9HDrXB6yA.html?_confirmation=1 Help support the channel: www.payp...
What I've Been Working On
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In this video, I'm sharing with you all what I've been working on. From cleaning up the studio to fixing my computer, to reshooting my music video, I've been hard at work! Thank you so much for your continued support! I'll be doing more reshoots for my music video soon and I can't wait to share the results with you! Stay tuned! This video was originally intended to be a Patreon exclusive, but I...
Interview with Lil Bliffy Fifth and Final Part
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In this final interview of our series, we talk with Lil Bliffy about his time in prison, the racial division in the New Mexico system, and the challenges of reintegrating back into society. Thank you to my Patreon Patrons, Kenneth Iman and Bryan Kitchens. Thank you to Richard Baker for your contributions to the channel. Lil Bliffy's Socials: Instagram: @lil_bliffy_bo Tiktok: @Bliffybowalker Fac...
Lil' Bliffy Interview Part 4: Race in Prison, Gang Politics, and Culture Differences
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In this fourth part of the Lil' Bliffy Interview, we discuss the role race plays in Kansas prisons, the different gang politics on the West Coast vs the Midwest, and the unique culture differences between the two regions among other topics. Thank you to my Patreon Patrons, Kenneth Iman and Bryan Kitchens. Thank you to Richard Baker for your contributions to the channel. Lil Bliffy's Socials: In...
Lil' Bliffy Interview Part 3: Kansas' Toughest Prisons, Music Industry, and the BTK killer
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This is the third part of my interview with Lil' Bliffy. Bliffy and I talked about the toughest prisons in Kansas, the BTK killer, and the music industry. I hope you guys enjoy the video. Thank you to my Patreon Patrons, Kenneth Iman and Bryan Kitchens. Thank you to Richard Baker for your contributions to the channel. Lil Bliffy's Socials: Instagram: @lil_bliffy_bo Tiktok: @Bliffybowalker Faceb...
Lil' Bliffy Interview Part 2
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This is the second part of my interview with Lil' Bliffy. Bliffy and I talked about going to a Kansas prison for the first time after doing time in New Mexico. We also talked about racism in the Kansas prison system and how it factors into the world of gangs and prison politics. Kansas gang politics are more about business than they are about race. Thank you to my Patreon Patrons, Kenneth Iman ...
Lil' Bliffy Interview Part 1
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Lil' Bliffy is a former prisoner and a Blood gang member from San Diego, California. He did time in New Mexico and Kansas. In this first part of an interview with Lil' Bliffy, we discuss his time in prison in New Mexico and Kansas, gang life, and his experiences in the music industry. Tune in to learn more about Bliffy's unique story! Thank you to my Patreon Patrons, Kenneth Iman and Bryan Kitc...
Sleepless Nights: How Prison Impacts Rest
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Sleepless Nights: How Prison Impacts Rest
Virginia Corrections Officers Facing Lawsuit: Accused of Beating Inmate to Death
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Virginia Corrections Officers Facing Lawsuit: Accused of Beating Inmate to Death
Do Wealth and Age Equal Protection in Prison?
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Do Wealth and Age Equal Protection in Prison?
Things That Are Hard to Adjust To After Prison (re-upload)
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Things That Are Hard to Adjust To After Prison (re-upload)
Getting Through the Struggle
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Getting Through the Struggle
Relationships with Former Prisoners: Emotional Availability and Guardedness
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Relationships with Former Prisoners: Emotional Availability and Guardedness
The Snake Incident: Outsmarting My Parole Officer
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The Snake Incident: Outsmarting My Parole Officer
Q & A 6-2-2023
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Q & A 6-2-2023
Stupid, Strange, and Weird Cases
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Stupid, Strange, and Weird Cases
Avoiding Sexual Assaults in Prison
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Avoiding Sexual Assaults in Prison
The Cops Came to My House
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The Cops Came to My House
Hitting Without a Green Light: Gang Dynamics and Prison Politics
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Hitting Without a Green Light: Gang Dynamics and Prison Politics
Prison Romance
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Prison Romance
Prison Assault Stories
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Prison Assault Stories
Rats, Informants, and Snitches
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Rats, Informants, and Snitches
Am I Rehabilitated?
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Am I Rehabilitated?
Asatru: Legit Religion or Prison Gang?
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Asatru: Legit Religion or Prison Gang?
Crimes Within Prison
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Crimes Within Prison
Calling All Metalheads: Interview With Aleister Sinn
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Calling All Metalheads: Interview With Aleister Sinn

КОМЕНТАРІ

  • @brattfutz6074
    @brattfutz6074 17 годин тому

    I dnt like talking about my co defendants.. proceeds to talk about them lol

  • @solodolo4964
    @solodolo4964 3 дні тому

    Motivational man 🤘🏽

  • @solodolo4964
    @solodolo4964 3 дні тому

    But damn.. damn was it hard

  • @luckyden3319
    @luckyden3319 4 дні тому

    Imagine btk being normal

  • @MMA_Jackal
    @MMA_Jackal 5 днів тому

    Sounds delicious!! lol

  • @dalegribble1560
    @dalegribble1560 5 днів тому

    Richard Speck definitely "became someone's bitch". Dude most likely was forced to take estrogen so he could develop breasts.

  • @michaelhowell2809
    @michaelhowell2809 8 днів тому

    He is so wild, he is the king of self snitching and conivng

  • @michaleholly6479
    @michaleholly6479 8 днів тому

    The duck got Justice

  • @prmath
    @prmath 8 днів тому

    Love your videos but that HORRIBLE “music intro”…….

  • @prmath
    @prmath 8 днів тому

    I can’t listen to this channel because of the pathetic intro “music”……

  • @prmath
    @prmath 8 днів тому

    That intro “music” is pathetic…… or worse😳

  • @thejc3
    @thejc3 8 днів тому

    You need to pivot the hips and back foot with every punch

  • @zechariahlaessig5476
    @zechariahlaessig5476 10 днів тому

    Do some fishing content an hunting

    • @EricSwanson1
      @EricSwanson1 8 днів тому

      Great idea, Zech! I might do that very soon. I need more fishing in my life.

  • @zechariahlaessig5476
    @zechariahlaessig5476 10 днів тому

    What jdc did you go to

    • @EricSwanson1
      @EricSwanson1 8 днів тому

      Franklin County JDC in Ottawa, KS. Ever been there?

  • @algardner5228
    @algardner5228 14 днів тому

    Hail wotan

  • @Foofabs1
    @Foofabs1 16 днів тому

    What Native American gangs are in Kansas prisons?

  • @uttermanbo
    @uttermanbo 16 днів тому

    You don't realize how precious something is until you lose it. I complain about having to work, paying bills and my favorite sports team losing. I did an eleven hour stint in county jail and it was terrible. I can't imagine doing any amount of time.

  • @rahmaelbyrd
    @rahmaelbyrd 17 днів тому

    Subbed 💯

  • @foggyozarkg7396
    @foggyozarkg7396 19 днів тому

    hi Eric. the summer he did the sniping, he lived 3 doors down from me in these little tiny-home studios. i would see him taking walks, always in cut off at the knee army pants. i knew from the first time he went by he was really WEiRD like scary weird. One day i was out on my tiny porch waiting for landlady to pay her my rent and on his way home from walk he suddenly detoured from sidewalk and walked right up to me sitting on my porch (door was wide open) and asked if he could "use my bathroom". i said SURE and kept sitting there acting like i didnt know he lived 3 doors down. i waited and waited and finally landlady got there (with her teenage football player son). i broke it to her what was going on and i was scared to say NO to him. SO her son went first and we ALL went in.. the bathroom WINDOW was open and screen pushed out :O. I made a PRIVATE police report ON him with LANDLADY present.. we went to HARDEES to meet them. It was about two or three weeks later when he pulled the SNIPING off :( ! Of course, i will NEVER forget!

    • @foggyozarkg7396
      @foggyozarkg7396 19 днів тому

      PS: oh i forgot to say.. HE had crawled OUT my WINDOW! A few days later he was walking by and i CONFRONTED him. i said "why didnt you say BYE?" he didnt answer kept walking SO i yelled DONT EVER ASK TO USE MY BATHROOM AGAIN! lol

  • @teresa8793
    @teresa8793 Місяць тому

    Odinists who have bastardized the religion murdered 2 young girls in Delphi Indiana

  • @jessemontano762
    @jessemontano762 Місяць тому

    Prison is absolutely not a life goal. There a couple reasons i would gladly go. Their are no other good reasons

  • @ShatterR-il6yz
    @ShatterR-il6yz Місяць тому

    What prison did you go too did anyone try too beat you up or raped you in prison know back in the 70s and 80s rape in prison was alot more common than today it's laws too protect people from physical and sexual abuse it depends where u at

  • @wesleybarrett9502
    @wesleybarrett9502 Місяць тому

    I find it interesting how much push bag from Asatru specifically and in general Germanic Paganism. I am not asatru but I am a modern Germanic/Norse Pagan. I am German and Irish decent so i know with the prison version of Asatru i wouldn't be the one they quickly accept either. I do have issues with more the AFA and in general the "ethnic gatekeeping" of some Asatru groups. However all religions have their bad apples. Though I worked a little with KDOC but at the time it was purely for medical work so I haven't seen this during that time.

  • @bigtexnick2188
    @bigtexnick2188 Місяць тому

    dang man, sorry to hear about the rough childhood. i hope you'll get past it and bring about change for the new generation... also F kansas reg laws, that's very fulfilling of purpose of fresh start for those who have served their time and completed their "debt to society".... texas might be an option for you, booming economy and lots to do, but pretty right wing & deathly hot (literally people are dying from the heat here). good luck.

  • @thiccredgyal3404
    @thiccredgyal3404 Місяць тому

    I love your intro and outro 🤙🏽🤘🏼

  • @yourfavoritefrog
    @yourfavoritefrog Місяць тому

    Well, you really did talk like we were sitting across from you and here on my side, everything became so quiet in the room as I was listening in shock and sadness for the extent of abuse you went through. You are definitely making the right decision.

  • @ShatterR-il6yz
    @ShatterR-il6yz Місяць тому

    Was it scary did people try too rape or bully you i wonder if prison rape is a myth does it happen often too guy with glasses 🕶️ or skinny short guys be honest how was your first day did guys try too prey on you in prison

  • @kurtisroberts9375
    @kurtisroberts9375 Місяць тому

    It is a update

  • @kurtisroberts9375
    @kurtisroberts9375 Місяць тому

    I also want to move

  • @kurtisroberts9375
    @kurtisroberts9375 Місяць тому

    Before jail and prison I have sucidial thoughts

  • @kurtisroberts9375
    @kurtisroberts9375 Місяць тому

    Eric I am a born again Christian which I don't regret it. I had it before prison and prison made it worse

  • @kurtisroberts9375
    @kurtisroberts9375 Місяць тому

    I don't judge others

  • @kurtisroberts9375
    @kurtisroberts9375 Місяць тому

    I hear you

  • @torgomax
    @torgomax Місяць тому

    You could move to Ocala,Florida. I could come visit you👍🎸

  • @HarveyTalksPrison
    @HarveyTalksPrison Місяць тому

    Hey Eric you are a good person . Dont let anyone tell you different. By the way I looked up the violent offender registration bill for Missouri. Last action was Feb 21 2024 and as of May 17 2024 it was dead. So I guess it didnt pass

  • @ouradventurousfamily
    @ouradventurousfamily Місяць тому

    Also, i work for myself out here. I charge 25 an hour for basic jobs and up to 50 an hour for specialized jobs i.e. airplane work, electrical, or anything over 20ft high. I am swamped with word of mouth referring and i dont say no often to work lol. Its poppin out here. Currently working on a refer trailer 53ft conversion, if ya end up this way itll be better than your car lol. If ya help on the property rent can be reduced. I moved out here to make the money, save up and buy a chunk of land. Got our schoolie about 10% done so at least we are making progress. Once we get the wifes business going we should speed up a little towards our goal.

  • @ouradventurousfamily
    @ouradventurousfamily Місяць тому

    Man, the memories we have in that town. The trees we climbed, the cemetery and muddy ponds and creek beds. The pacific northwest called me real hard and im so glad i did. Regardless of where ya end up we need to catch up one of these days. Good luck bro!

  • @DetroitWrecker666
    @DetroitWrecker666 Місяць тому

    Ya know something. I visited Austin Texas last year and loved it. It's a huge music town and as far as politics go.... They call it a blue city in a red state and it's the strangest thing because the people you think are conservative are actually more liberal and vice versa. Pretty cool really. Florida is always great. I have watched this channel for a while now. You seem happier now than I have ever seen you. I have watched that happiness grow and I'm all for keeping it up. Makes me happy for you.

  • @taterrhead
    @taterrhead Місяць тому

    you realize you're trying to undergo a giant move in the midst of the worst US economy in decades && the highest costs (and rising) in US history? (2nd or 3rd worse standard of living as well)

    • @patrioticyank4940
      @patrioticyank4940 Місяць тому

      I'm sure he understands it's like me i wouldn't mind moving out of here after 35 years of living in Western Washington Pacific Northwest i was born and raised here but at this point in the game like you were saying due to the high costs of living and not counting moving costs alone just to get to that other state and this freaking state is very expensive but most of my family is here plus i got a elderly mother health wise she needs my help and im the only one here that she has to help her so i guess in some circumstances i feel it's for a reason.

  • @smokeykat100
    @smokeykat100 Місяць тому

    Sounds like it will be good for you guys to move away from there. Good luck with it all.

  • @Bootmahoy88
    @Bootmahoy88 Місяць тому

    This whole thing resonates with me for one reason, Eric. I was a drug addict and alcoholic in Minnesota until 1986, which is when I cleaned up. One of the counselors that I clicked with said it's a good idea to leave the place you used in, because it's chock full of the drinking and drugging triggers, which is something I know you probably understand well. I moved to NYC in 1986, and although it's had its own share of big challenges, I no longer drank and could focus on getting healthier via therapy.

  • @iohandle
    @iohandle Місяць тому

    Keep going <3

  • @jboughtin7522
    @jboughtin7522 Місяць тому

    Yeah I can understand why you would want to move away from the memories. I live in western NYS. There seems to be some opportunity in the skilled trades up here. Of course there are the winters. Best of luck to you in sorting out the move.

  • @Mykethepsych
    @Mykethepsych Місяць тому

    This was a heavy video. I can see why leaving is a good idea. Hopefully this is the beginning of the end of it and I hope that these next steps go smoothly and the future will be a lot brighter.

  • @AB-wy7dr
    @AB-wy7dr Місяць тому

    Colorado?

  • @tgalbraith1304
    @tgalbraith1304 Місяць тому

    You would be perfect in Nashville if you're open minded. But I don't think the weather is better pollen is awful. But the pay is high. But also is housing.

  • @MMA_Jackal
    @MMA_Jackal Місяць тому

    Glad to see your doing good brother!! Nothing worth while its ever easy! Your going to be super successful

    • @EricSwanson1
      @EricSwanson1 Місяць тому

      I appreciate it, bro! Hard work and dedication. I hope you're doing well.

    • @triggerhappy8872
      @triggerhappy8872 Місяць тому

      👍👍

  • @tashunkawitco8484
    @tashunkawitco8484 Місяць тому

    Damn man I must have just missed this watching the replay now

    • @EricSwanson1
      @EricSwanson1 Місяць тому

      Thanks for watching, Mark. It wasn't a live, just a video.