BILLY JACK PRITCHARD

Written By: Janice Pritchard

In loving memory of Billy Jack Pritchard 6/11/1984-7/15/2013

We all love, we all hurt, we all forgive. We are all fighting with our own demons that lay deep within us hoping someday they will set us free. Free from the pain, the deceit, the horrible nightmares that we try so hard to make go away. To be loved is one of life’s greatest feelings we can ever feel and we all long for it. Sometimes we find ourselves wanting to be loved so much that we silently give up who we are in order to make someone else happy and we slowly lose our own self along the way!

We all seem to become prisoners of our own world that we live in and so many of us are destined to walk a path of destruction. We fight the demons inside of us until we lose the will to go on. We let life’s everyday struggles and hardships of who we are take over our lives. We let it conquer us!

We have all heard that time heals all wounds, but does it? Or does it just ease the silence of the whispers of death reaching out to us. We are all weak in so many ways that the path we walk leads some of us to the point of no return. Only the strong can overcome the fears to break free from the silence that has imprisoned us to a world of torment, a world of pain and fear, a world that only exists to the weak.

We all must be willing to face our fears of what awaits for us in life, if not we will never escape the dark paths that we are silently building for ourselves.

To believe in yourself takes courage from within. We all have that determination to push ourselves for a better person that lies within each of us. Sometimes the pain of trying to find who we are is so overwhelming that it blocks the way for us to get to where we are supposed to be. A place where we can find peace, love, joy, happiness. A place that we can dwell and find all the joys that life has awaiting for us. So many of us can’t seem to find the way that is provided for us to break down these invisible barriers that are holding us back so we travel alone through so many sad times until we feel that we can no longer go on.

Time is of the essence, face your fears, fight back, be strong, don’t let the darkness take over your dreams to a new beginning of what truly lies ahead for you in this life. The pleasures of love and life are such an amazingly, beautiful and wonderful thing.  Embrace life and don’t ever give up!

Your Choice Foundation

Ron L. James — Speaker | Author | Life Coach | Founder

Ron L. James is a nationally recognized motivational speaker, published author, and high-impact life coach whose life story is a powerful testament to transformation, resilience, and the power of choice.

After spending more than 25 years in and out of prison while battling addiction and homelessness, Ron made a life-altering decision—to change. That decision became the foundation of his life’s mission: helping others make their next choice their best choice.

Today, Ron is the author of 10 books and a sought-after speaker who travels across the country delivering dynamic, story-driven presentations that connect deeply with audiences of all ages. From Pre-K students to college campuses, from corporate leadership teams to prisons and rehabilitation centers, Ron’s message resonates because it is real, raw, and rooted in lived experience.

As the founder of the Your Choice Foundation and a leader behind NOW Team Choices, Ron has developed programs and curriculum designed to equip individuals—especially youth—with the tools to think critically, take ownership, and make better life decisions. His work has impacted schools, communities, law enforcement agencies, and organizations nationwide.

In addition to his speaking, Ron offers exclusive, concierge-style life coaching for individuals seeking high-level transformation. Known for his discretion, empathy, and ability to bridge challenges with success, Ron works closely with clients to help them break through limitations, redefine their identity, and step into their next level of purpose and performance.

Ron’s approach is simple yet powerful: real change begins with better choices. Whether through his books, coaching, or live presentations, he challenges people to take responsibility, shift their mindset, and build a life rooted in intention, discipline, and growth.

If you are looking for a speaker who moves audiences, a coach who delivers transformation, or an author whose words inspire action—Ron L. James delivers an experience that leaves a lasting impact.