More Stories From Giovanny, 46Your dear old dad is still not "giving up" because there are just a couple of years left until I…Humans of San QuentinDecember 27, 2024
Introducing Steven, 80I choked up, my voice cracked as I said, “Goodbye dear friend” as he passed by. My close friend was…Humans of San QuentinDecember 24, 2024
Introducing Jovon, 35I focus on three key choices: what I direct my attention to, how I interpret its meaning, and what actions…Humans of San QuentinDecember 24, 2024
Introducing Curtis, 32Since being in prison, I’ve realized that I traded my physical freedom for mental freedom. These walls hold no power…Humans of San QuentinDecember 24, 2024
Introducing Jonathan, 43Proclaim Your Freedom What kind of friend are you? Wait, what kind of friend am I? I’ve refused to read,…Humans of San QuentinDecember 24, 2024
Poetry Poetry by JefferyTwas the night before Christmas, and here all throughout, The state penal institution, aka, “The Big House”; General population, disgruntled,…Humans of San QuentinDecember 24, 2024
Introducing Alexander, 38The crazy part is, I’m grateful for prison. It may sound insane or cliché, but coming here saved my life.…Humans of San QuentinDecember 24, 2024
Introducing Saysha, 20The thought of him, along with the love of my family, is what keeps me going each day. An incident…Humans of San QuentinDecember 24, 2024
Introducing Angel, 23The most profound change I’ve recognized in myself is my ability to break down the barriers that were instilled in…Humans of San QuentinDecember 24, 2024
Introducing Sean, 55I still model myself after my father in that respect. He was a person with a big heart. When my…Humans of San QuentinDecember 24, 2024