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David, 33
“There is no means for me to get an education or make money to send to my kids. People here are either innocent or guilty and have made honest efforts to change, but it’s never enough. Once you are seen a certain way, it’s forever.”
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.”
Tam, 43
“Mr. Brown never judged me.”
Gabriel, 35
“Addiction and misplaced loyalties drove a wedge between my family, friends, work, and my community.”
Jimmy, 38
“The one thing that makes individuality is the practice of good works.”
Elbonie, 41
I would have never thought in a million years I’d give a huge chunk of my life to the carceral system.
Corey, 51
“She was kind to everyone; she made us feel human.”
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.”
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.”
Jay, 67
“The memory of that moment hung like a distant dream, infinitely beyond reach.”
Khiem, 41
“Food is the most important tool to connect me to my feelings and memories and to help me with my loneliness.”