Brad @SurvivorsPath overcame years in federal prison now teaching life lessons after facing his adversities. In this excerpt, Brad shares his lowest point in prison, when he couldn't sleep and heard his son singing Christmas carols. He reflects on the pain, suffering, and regret he experienced during his incarceration. Brad also discusses the deal made with the judge and how he ended up with a longer sentence than expected. Despite this, his wife remained committed to their family and they decided to face the challenges together. Brad acknowledges the immense suffering his wife endured and the rarity of keeping families together in such situations. Keywords prison, lowest point, pain, suffering, regret, deal, longer sentence, commitment, family, challenges Takeaways The lowest point in prison can be incredibly difficult and filled with pain and regret. Deals made with judges may not always go as expected, resulting in longer sentences. The commitment and loyalty of a spouse or partner during difficult times is invaluable. Keeping families together during incarceration is rare but can have a profound impact on children's lives. The suffering experienced by loved ones outside of prison should not be underestimated. Sound Bites "first night in prison, I'm laying on a bunk." "That's a low point man. That's a low point and there are no." "Yeah, that's correct. So we had expected a, I think it was, if I remember right, a 14 month incarceration with a little bit of good time, I was going to be gone around nine months."