Featured Story
Troy, 57
“I have been clean and sober since October 26, 1999, and serving others is a massive part of my recovery.”
E, 42
I’ve learned in prison that I was both emotionally and mentally off-balanced. Worse were the similarities between prison and my childhood.
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.
Regal, 62
When you know your purpose on this earth
And you know your true value
Then you know how much you truly are worth
Ahesha, 40
I had to learn to love myself to become the mother I am today. It is a real cold feeling sitting in this 4’ x 5’ room with all my thoughts.
Angela, 52
When I started my sentence in 2021 I felt all alone. Now I have a companion always with me.
Anthony, 38
She told me I was a great writer and that my pen would get me out of the… pen.
Keith, 31
I haven’t heard from Corey, but I talk to his mom and his sisters. I thank him for showing me true friendship, and installing a passion in me to help others.
Tony, 32
To put it simply, I am scared. But more than scared I feel guilt. A guilt because me wanting a chance is unfair to those I’ve hurt.
Mauricio, 24
I ruined my life completely, it’s the end, there is nothing that can be done from here, they say I’m dead, I don’t even exist anymore
Kaomang, 35
I was born hearing for a short time and became deaf after I got sick. My mom was 14. I was born in Thailand and lived in a refugee camp in the mountains.