Survival and Stratagems in the Psych Ward

This chapter chronicles the speaker's harrowing experiences during their time in a psych ward, detailing the precarious social dynamics and unwritten rules among inmates. A transformative moment arises when they learn chess, only to confront dangerous misunderstandings tied to mistaken identity. The narrative vividly explores the brutal realities of survival, the complexities of inmate politics, and the consequences of engaging in illicit activities within a correctional facility.