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The fact that you are there
Outside these walls and that you care

Makes my burden easier to bear

I see you
And understand how you feel

I think to myself
That is me too

The fact that you are there
Outside these walls and that you care

Makes my burden easier to bear
It seems depression and anxiety are
Not all that we share

I feel your empathy
I needed that
Here is some of my own
I’m sending it back

I hope this helps free you from your hard times
Because your reply to my post
Helped free me from mine

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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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