Since being in prison, I’ve realized that I traded my physical freedom for mental freedom.
These walls hold no power over me. I’ve learned to take control of my mind and body, owning my actions completely. Now, I strive to uplift everyone I meet.

Since being in prison, I’ve realized that I traded my physical freedom for mental freedom.
These walls hold no power over me. I’ve learned to take control of my mind and body, owning my actions completely. Now, I strive to uplift everyone I meet.
Every month, a physical envelope arrives at your door, postmarked from San Quentin Village, California. Inside, you will find original artwork, writing, and recipes from real contributors, along with a personal letter from me, Diane Kahn, founder of Humans of San Quentin, about the people who made them. You read it. You keep it.
Every piece comes from someone serving a sentence. Every piece reminds you they are so much more than that.
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