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Stories of Life Inside

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Explore the lives of incarcerated people through the power of storytelling. Find stories, letters, and interviews written by people in prisons around the world.

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Natividad, 45

Freddy, 33

Tyrone, 47

James “Jooty”, 34

Jason, 36

James, 41

Demetrius, 43

Stewart, 47

Lisa, 59

Rene, 38

Robert, 47

Miranda, 30

Manuel, 68

Manuel, 41

Tony, 38

Dale, 53

Judy, 78

Sammie, 34

Paris, 34

Perry, 73

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From Victor, 32

I miss all the times we shared—the good, the ugly, and the bad. I remember when I was in high school, I met the girl of my life. The minute…
June 9, 2025

From Daniel, 53

In that moment, I found the strength and willingness to pursue my purpose in life. I was no longer afraid to face that person in the mirror. I had an…
June 5, 2025

From Michael, 59

I ran to her, picked her up, and cried more than she did. I remember when I was 10 years old and my little sister, Sharon, was 6. We had…
June 5, 2025

From Vincent, 60

Come find us. Talk to us. Most importantly, remember us. Before this time in my life, I was and still am a son, brother, nephew, cousin, husband, father, and grandfather.…
June 2, 2025

From Sabrina, 51

I'm no longer the same person I was when I came in. I now have the tools to love myself and be a better person. I’m not really good with…
June 2, 2025

From Vantwan, 39

The boy opened his eyes, and what did he see? A man clothed in all white, holding a key. Once there was a boy locked away in his room, staring…
May 27, 2025

From Katherine, 34

I’m not God to take anyone’s life. So I will give back because no woman or man deserves to be abused. Time Machine Wherever you're at, I hope you're resting…
May 27, 2025

From Jeffery, 62

The marvel of seeing a life come from another life is unforgettable, sadly not powerful enough to change mine. I was employed at a fabrication plant when the call came…
May 27, 2025

From Eric, 44

That’s when it hit me: this is the end game changing lives, one dog at a time. I hadn’t seen a puppy in over 23 years until I had the…
May 19, 2025

From Nythell “Nate,” 49

Her love and support have given me the strength to carry on through some of the most difficult times in my life. I call her my auntie, but she has…
May 8, 2025

From Gerald, 46

I had never felt more powerful, more strong as a man. But most of all, I felt like a father. It was summertime in 2015. I was about three months…
May 2, 2025

From John, 49

I am so thankful to have her as my mom, and I would give anything to be with her again. My mom’s name is Jerlene, or "Jerri." She grew up…
April 28, 2025

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