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From Tessa, 31
Life is about making mistakes, learning from them, and making wiser choices. No one is perfect, but we can grow better each day when we’re ready to learn. Every day,…
February 11, 2025
From James, 30
Am I going to live another day? Will I ever get a chance to tell my family I love them before I’m gone? It feels like I’m walking dead, with…
February 4, 2025
From Daniel, 42
Since I can’t remember her name, I just call her Georgia. One summer when I was twelve, I was taken to an old cowboy’s ranch to learn how to ride…
January 30, 2025
From Jared, 40
Grateful for every moment with these amazing pups! 🐕💛 Every three months, our amazing dogs head out into the world for a month with their co-raisers. This is done to…
January 10, 2025
From Giovanny, 46
Your dear old dad is still not "giving up" because there are just a couple of years left until I get out of prison. I trained my daughter since the…
December 27, 2024
From Jeffery, 62
Life is about being grateful for the love we receive, despite our earthly sin. Dear Community, First, I want to thank everyone at HoSQ for your encouragement and journalistic…
December 20, 2024
From Andrew, 25
What do I choose? I choose to make better decisions and engage with my community through rehabilitative programs. As I have spent time in San Quentin, I’ve begun to learn…
December 13, 2024
From Jasper, 43
Every role I take on is part of a bigger goal: to keep learning, growing, and helping others see what’s possible, no matter where they start. Fifteen years ago, I…
December 13, 2024
From Tony, 51
I just finished working on a really cool painted t-shirt. Stay blessed, everyone. My next project is going to be an “Aztec Solar System Time Machine” on canvas, presented by…
November 15, 2024
From Giovanny, 46
But whenever that day comes, I know I’ll be ready, because I already understand what it takes to make it in society: discipline, hard work, and the desire to succeed.…
November 1, 2024
From James, 30
I’ve never been rich or had some of the things others have, but I have understanding and respect for those who stay true to themselves instead of pretending to be…
October 29, 2024
From Giovanny, 46
I love you, son! I miss you and your sister so much. Being behind bars without you both has made me a sad dad. My son and I were in…
October 15, 2024