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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

Barry, 60

It always gave me a sense of fulfillment to give back to those less fortunate. One of my fondest childhood…
Barry
March 11, 2025
Introducing

Chris, 24

What led me to prison was my drug use and homelessness. I started surrounding myself with the wrong people and…
Barry
March 10, 2025
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Steve, 59

I want to be able to contribute to help kids avoid this madness. I never had any hope of getting…
Barry
March 10, 2025
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Jesus, 33

As I sat there watching the fireworks, I realized I was doing what I loved and sitting next to the…
Barry
March 4, 2025
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Brian, 55

I worked in graphic arts printing. I ran a printing press, and I was very good at it. When I…
Barry
March 4, 2025
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Michael, 20

When we begin to think about what an actual Ode is, asks: Are these things I can be grateful for?…
Barry
February 26, 2025
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Marie, 34

At 14, I moved to Stillwell, Oklahoma, with my foster mom and dad, who treated me with kindness and compassion.…
Barry
February 20, 2025
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Lee Roy, 49

A part of me still loves you and doesn’t Want to let go. Thinking of You When I think of…
Barry
February 18, 2025
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Eric, 49

A closed mouth doesn’t get fed, so I fight to equip my brothers with the tools to succeed after prison.…
Barry
February 18, 2025

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