Ariel Lakata is someone you'd never expect to have endured the cruel reality of the United States Prison System. In this episode we hear how Ariel got into trouble, leading to probation violations that would ultimately lead to prison. Hosted, Executive Produced & Edited By Ian Bick: https://www.instagram.com/ian_bick/?hl=en https://ianbick.com/ Creative direction, design, assets, support by FWRD: https://www.fwrd.co Connect with Ariel Lakata: http://arielsinthesky.com https://www.instagram.com/arielsintheskyyy?igsh=YXh5NDBrbG90YXM1 Buy Merch: https://lockedinbrand.com Use code lockedin at checkout to get 20% off your order Timestamps: 00:00:00 - Intro 00:04:32 - Questioning Conformity and Finding Identity 00:09:13 - The Bubbly Texter 00:13:56 - College Life and Skipping Class 00:18:30 - Undercover Cop Incident 00:23:15 - Traumatizing Experience in Jail 00:27:59 - My Probation and Court Battle 00:32:49 - A Suspicious Court Hearing 00:37:23 - Going to Jail for 20 Months 00:42:03 - The Dreaded Bathroom Break 00:46:37 - Life in a Women's Prison 00:50:50 - Unsanitary conditions during lockdown 00:55:14 - Life in Prison 00:59:59 - Adjusting to Life After Prison 01:04:30 - Forming Friendships in Prison 01:09:07 - Reflections on the Impact of DUI and the Road to Recovery 01:13:54 - Sharing Your Story Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices