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Introducing

Elby, 39

It’s already hard enough doing time—why must we continue to suffer? I’m writing this because people outside these walls need…
Barry
November 25, 2024
Introducing

Virgil, 60

From Sticky Fingers to God-Gifted Hands Looking back, as a young boy at five, I remember my brother borrowing my…
Barry
November 25, 2024
Introducing

TeRon, 37

These moments allow him to recognize me as his father, which means the world to me. I am a proud…
Barry
November 20, 2024
Introducing

James, 36

That was December 10, 1995. To this day, I wonder what really happened. My pops owned his own roofing company…
Barry
November 20, 2024
Introducing

Ronnie, 42

My mother, Sally, always told me she loved me, and that memory has been a guiding light in my darkest…
Barry
November 20, 2024
Introducing

Tomas, 47

Change is happening behind these concrete walls, behind the razor wire. Change can happen no matter where you are. Believe…
Barry
November 15, 2024
Introducing

Lester, 51

In my youth, I lacked the wisdom, experience, and maturity to guide me in my journey, but I’m hearing my…
Barry
November 14, 2024
Introducing

Tien, 50

At the time, the move felt like a family adventure to me, but it soon revealed its own set of…
Barry
November 12, 2024
Poetry

“Walls” by Daishaun

"Walls"   Walls represent protection. We have a tendency to build our own walls, an attempt to protect ourselves against…
Barry
November 12, 2024

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