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Aaron, 33
“Taking care of puppies is like taking care of children; you have to be mature, responsible, and available at all times outside of being able to train puppies.”
Kareem, 44
Not only did he die, but for several years I blamed him, embracing the false narrative that I was the victim, victimized by society, the system, the mothers of my children, and especially Mr. Sullivan (R.I.P.) who I perceived to be a threat.
Tiona, 26
Hope is all I have; everything I dream of. Hope gets me out of bed and it makes me excitedly await tomorrow.
Samir, 52
I felt helpless and alone as I boarded the plane for America. Life was worse than I had imagined and it aggravated my feelings of loneliness and isolation.
Alyce, 71
For five days I was never given water. I was placed in a rehabbed storage room with no bathroom. I was escorted, sick with covid, to a public bathroom.
Jose, 50
Doing time for crimes that came with gang life and drug use became a way of life. I did find love, but was never able to be loved or show love, due to the lack of knowing love.
Logan, 35
My last relationship blessed me with a boy and girl. Through the years Mariah is the one person who stuck with me.
Lamar, 34
This woman was the answer to my prayers. I thought I just needed a penpal but I got a mother. I call her my Godmother and I truly love her as if she made me.
Demetrius, 56
I’m no saint nor an angel. I want to be around genuine, caring, optimist people. I am just trying to be the best me.
Sarah, 43
My hope is to get out and become a productive member of society. I learned by helping others that change begins on the inside and it is never ending.
Rolando, 37
I’m working on furthering my education. I am also in self help groups to better myself and to find my way out of prison.