Seeing someone earn their GED in my neighborhood growing up was remarkable—it felt like witnessing the impossible. One of my proudest achievements was earning my Associate degree. When I entered prison without finishing high school, I didn’t care if I ever completed it. Never in my wildest dreams did I think I’d earn a college degree. Yet, not only did I achieve it, but I also made the President’s or Dean’s List every semester. However, what I’m most proud of is writing and publishing my book, Born From Abandonment: A Philosophy Forged in Prison. Seeing people from around the world reading my book fills me with pride. My goal was to share my knowledge with as many people as possible, and I am deeply GRATEFUL that I am achieving that.
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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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