These stories arrive by mail.
Every month we send one, handwritten, to your mailbox.
Humans at this Location
Troy, 57
I have been clean and sober since October 26, 1999, and serving others is a massive part of my recovery.Troy, 57
“I have been clean and sober since October 26, 1999, and serving others is a massive part of my recovery.”
Gunner, 32
"To anyone I have hurt carelessly or under addiction, I pray you heal and learn to forgive. I never forgave those who hurt me, and it turned into poison. An apology is made through my life actions. NO ONE is truly free who cannot control themselves."
Ron, 60
"I learned...to give love unconditionally, because you need to understand that love goes both ways."
Juan, 23
“Fitness is an escape within these walls, it helps me deal with everyday situations and I get to stay healthy.”Anthony, 61
“I stole for her, robbed for her, lied for her, deceived and manipulated family and friends for her, and I even committed murder just for her.”
Anthony, 58
"Warriors ethos I will always place the mission first. I will never accept defeat. I will never quit. I will never leave a fallen comrade."
Scott, 43
"I am a soldier in God’s Army and a strong prayer warrior. "
Roy Lee, 68
The powers that be, have no idea all the good teachings Stacy did for people.
Moonshadow, 43
That day taught me three things. It really is the thought that counts. Always be creative. A simple act of love and caring can bring a smile to another person.
Alexander, 26
A friend is someone you can count on. Someone you share your thoughts with.
Michael, 41
My name is Michael, I breathe air and I am not a monster. Thank you for giving me a face, a voice, and for seeing me as a person.
Bryce, 55
I have learned that no one ever deserves to be harmed, abused, or violated under any circumstance, especially children, and it is never too late to change.
Charlie, 47
I share these snippets to say, you never stop being a dad. My girls are grown now, but they will always be “daddy’s girls.” I may not be with them, but I’m always here for them.
Bindhu, 43
My great aunt in her eighties wrote back with so much love and information about my family. We wrote back and forth several times, and she had a mind like an elephant.Marcus, 23
Memories will always last whether it's of a past experience or just meeting someone you like.
Vasil, 43
I was heavily abused and neglected both physically and mentally as a child. I was also forced to use drugs and alcohol by my siblings and their friends.
Anthony, 56
I was heavily abused and neglected both physically and mentally as a child. I was also forced to use drugs and alcohol by my siblings and their friends.
Jose, 50
Doing time for crimes that came with gang life and drug use became a way of life. I did find love, but was never able to be loved or show love, due to the lack of knowing love.
Rolando, 37
I’m working on furthering my education. I am also in self help groups to better myself and to find my way out of prison.
Dale, 51
Last year I helped over 90,000 Californians and I’m on track for over 100,000 this year. I focus on those people. Not following the rules got me in prison but what better thing could I be doing.
