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Maurice, 45

Maurice, 45

“With the help of finding myself I had to understand that I needed to work on the way I perceived things. I must find something positive in every situation.”

Maurice, 45

“With the help of finding myself I had to understand that I needed to work on the way I perceived things. I must find something positive in every situation.”

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Gabriel, 35

Gabriel, 35

“Addiction and misplaced loyalties drove a wedge between my family, friends, work, and my community.”

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Jimmy, 38

Jimmy, 38

“The one thing that makes individuality is the practice of good works.”

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Elbonie, 41

Elbonie, 41

I would have never thought in a million years I’d give a huge chunk of my life to the carceral system.

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Derrick, 45

Derrick, 45

“I know I can’t do it alone because I’m new to this spiritual journey. But I can visualize myself entering back into society, sharing my testimony in church, standing at the podium on stage in front of a crowd of believers.”

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James, 51

James, 51

“Growing up too young, my life was defined by fixing items that most of society considered trash. This became my therapy, filled my pockets, and quickly became my favorite hobby.”

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Jay, 67

Jay, 67

“The memory of that moment hung like a distant dream, infinitely beyond reach.”

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Khiem, 41

Khiem, 41

“Food is the most important tool to connect me to my feelings and memories and to help me with my loneliness.”

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Troy, 57

Troy, 57

“I have been clean and sober since October 26, 1999, and serving others is a massive part of my recovery.”

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