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Get to know the Humans behind the bars. Find stories, letters, and interviews written by people in prisons around the world.

Introducing

Cheryl, 57

I want to speak about my love of listening to music, especially the song "21 Questions" by 50 Cent. It…
Barry
July 30, 2024
Introducing

Elijah, 31

My mother has been a part of my healing and support system my whole time incarcerated. We talk about my…
Barry
July 23, 2024
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Kyle, 40

"Hey, Kyle!" When I heard my name being called. I immediately looked down from the second floor and saw it…
Barry
July 23, 2024
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Angel, 32

  I made mistakes that took me away from the world I once knew. Being surrounded by these beautiful women,…
Barry
July 23, 2024
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Kyle, 32

Embracing Fears Becoming a father is by far my proudest accomplishment in life, and seeing my son develop into a…
Barry
July 23, 2024
Introducing

Kim, 38

I will always ache in my heart over the pain of the past, but their love, support, and encouragement taught…
Barry
July 19, 2024
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James, 31

I will be the change that I want to see in the world. I have been incarcerated for five years…
Barry
July 17, 2024
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Tito, 42

I requested to follow a pretty girl through my family on my social media page. It was all good fun…
Barry
July 17, 2024
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Treavion, 23

I arrived at San Quentin a week ago. I share a 9’x4’ cell with Alex, HoSQ’s poetry director, who told…
Barry
July 17, 2024

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