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(Today, June 10, 2025, my husband, Michael, should be home. Today was supposed to mark the start of his conditional release, a glimmer of light after months of resilience and faith. But instead of welcoming him home, I find myself penning this blog post, fueled by heartbreak and indignation, as Michael remains unjustly detained by a broken system that continues to fail its own principles of justice and fairness.

The Bureau of Prisons (BOP) has not just denied Michael his deserved...

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(The other night, my husband and I found ourselves lost in conversation about places we want to visit. Traveling has always been one of those dreams we lean into when the realities of daily life feel too heavy. This time, Tokyo was the center of our discussion. From its bustling streets and neon lights to the serene beauty of its temples and cherry blossoms, Japan has always fascinated both of us. It felt like the kind of trip we’d never forget. But, as often happens, a darker...

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(When something so outrageous happens to someone you love, what can you do but speak up? Michael, my husband, has been fighting against a storm of accusations that paint a heartbreaking and, quite honestly, ridiculous picture of him. After reviewing the legal briefs surrounding his case, it has become crystal clear to me that this entire ordeal is built on a fabricated narrative. The goal? To destroy a man who has always prioritized the well-being of others, or because the initial...

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(It’s Michael and my anniversary today, and it’s also my birthday. Honestly, it’s been a tough day. I had hoped for something, anything really, but it feels like it just slipped by unnoticed. It’s hard not to feel invisible sometimes, like people are so wrapped up in their own lives that they forget to look outward.

But in reflecting on it, I realized something. I kind of pre-planned the day to be crappy, and I think that mindset played a big part in how it unfolded. I’ve never...

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(Sometimes, I forget to step back and truly consider others' perspectives. It’s easy to fall into the trap of thinking that people are only focused on themselves. Even when they do think of others, it’s often through the lens of their own experiences and understanding. What I mean is, people tend to view someone else’s struggles or successes in ways that reflect their own worldview, rather than the reality of that other person’s situation.

For example, someone might dismiss a...

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Michael and I, we're all about the daily letters. Seriously, we write each other every morning and pretty much any chance we get, but definitely every morning when we wake up. Because, let's not forget, these people took half of our freakin' power from each other – you know, our PARTNER. We all have that soulmate, that other half, for a reason. And mine? Mine was unjustly ripped away from me. This letter? This is what he wrote me this morning…

Michael Wrote:

Hey Lover,

May we only...

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So, here's the deal with prison staff – supposedly, they're reading every message we send in and out. Yeah, right. What they ARE good at is being LOUD. It's all "look busy" all the time, which, okay, I get it, it's a job. But here's the kicker: half of them are the ones sneaking in the drugs and contraband! Seriously! They are allowing drones to fly in over the prison and allowing inmates to pick up packages of drugs.

It's like a twisted joke – some of these guards are straight-up...

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(I wrote this poem to my husband on a day when I was missing him. I wrote it on March 23, 2025.)

Another day. Another day without you—dreaming of your eyes, fingers touching me, lips brushing mine. How does one procure one's truest form of treasure? Its stale smell of rotten wood protects the trove inside from the unholy acts, those injurious attacks. Our journey through the providence of divine is laborious, seemingly bound by draconian laws. Josie de vivre—a whisper in the dark.

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(I wrote this to Micheal because I am 6 days post surgery and in a lot of pain and this is how I was feeling that day.)

Kelsey wrote:
My love, my life, my soul, my missing part,
Each breath I take feels hollow without you.
The world is dim, a shadow on my heart,
While justice falters, love remains so true.

Raspberry purrs and dreams of you still near,
Her drools and playful bites, a nightly fight.
She longs to claim your chest, her space so clear,
Her bounding steps to wake you in the...

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I (Kelsey) am facing a major surgery soon. Due to a pelvic and rectal wall prolapse, my colon has fallen out of place. To fix this, surgeons will need to attach my colon to my sacrum (spine) using mesh to keep it secure. This is not an easy or pleasant procedure, especially to go through alone.

The truth is, I don’t feel comfortable asking anyone to take care of me the way I need, except for my husband. While I do have family, I know that most people aren’t eager to dedicate their...

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(Michael wrote this to me on March 9th, 2025)

My Lover,

My strong, prudent, brave, faithful, loving, beautiful, courageous, smart, powerful wife, I love you!

Jesus told his disciples a parable to show them that they should always pray and not give up.
Luke 18:1

The Failure to persevere is the most common problem in prayer and intercession. We begin to pray for something, raising our petitions for a day, a week, or even a month, but then if we have not received a definite answer, we...

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(I haven't seen my husband since he surrendered to FMC Fort Worth Prison for a crime he did not commit. This is our first exchange of messages to one another after we saw each other for the first time in almost 10 weeks. Note-I live in Springfield, MO and he is in Fort Worth Federal Medical Center. This drive takes me around 8 hours in my current vehicle.)

Micheal wrote:

Hey My Best Friend and Lover!

When I walked into the room with you, its was like I stepped into another world. I...

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This is Michael's first few months at FMC Federal Fort Worth Medical Facility. IT IS BAD! THE BOP is a joke and is STEALING MILLIONS of taxpayers' money every day. The motto among prison workers is "Look busy."

Timeline of Events Regarding Michael Sylvara

Alleged Crime, Legal Proceedings, and Key Individuals

• Michael Sylvara was accused of misappropriating $42,000 of his father’s Social Security funds.
• Following two trials, critical documents proving the funds were accounted for were...

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(Michael is currently imprisoned at FMC Fort Worth Medical Center, 499 miles from our home. This is especially infuriating because there is a federal medical facility located in our own town. Under the First Step Act, inmates are supposed to be placed in the facility closest to their home, yet that mandate was completely disregarded in Michael’s case.

But the injustice doesn’t stop there. It gets worse. Much, much worse...)

The pursuit of justice often hinges on a simple yet critical...

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(Here’s the first thing you need to know about this case. Michael and his family are VICTIMS of horrendous acts by the government. In fact, his father DIED because of it. No one involved in the system, whether it’s a person or their family, ever truly wins. Everyone gets dragged into what can only be described as a deeply flawed and unjust system. The idea of being innocent until proven guilty? It doesn’t exist here. Every person accused by the government is GUILTY UNTIL PROVEN...