Introducing Corrielle, 33 Mindfulness, gratitude, and forgiveness have become my tools to break free from the destructive patterns that once defined me. Behind…BarryDecember 27, 2024
Introducing Jesse, 38 I am proud of the person I’ve become, and I’m committed to continuing my growth. True change requires deep commitment,…BarryDecember 27, 2024
More Stories From Giovanny, 46 Your dear old dad is still not "giving up" because there are just a couple of years left until I…BarryDecember 27, 2024
Introducing Steven, 80 I choked up, my voice cracked as I said, “Goodbye dear friend” as he passed by. My close friend was…BarryDecember 24, 2024
Introducing Jovon, 35 I focus on three key choices: what I direct my attention to, how I interpret its meaning, and what actions…BarryDecember 24, 2024
Introducing Curtis, 32 Since being in prison, I’ve realized that I traded my physical freedom for mental freedom. These walls hold no power…BarryDecember 24, 2024
Introducing Jonathan, 43 Proclaim Your Freedom What kind of friend are you? Wait, what kind of friend am I? I’ve refused to read,…BarryDecember 24, 2024
Poetry “The State Night Before Christmas” by Jeffery Twas the night before Christmas, and here all throughout, The state penal institution, aka, “The Big House”; General population, disgruntled,…BarryDecember 24, 2024
Introducing Alexander, 38 The crazy part is, I’m grateful for prison. It may sound insane or cliché, but coming here saved my life.…BarryDecember 24, 2024
Introducing Saysha, 20 The thought of him, along with the love of my family, is what keeps me going each day. An incident…BarryDecember 24, 2024