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Amir, 72
I stayed out of prison for five years and came back with a life sentence for attempted murder. For the first time I looked at who I really was.
Michael, 41
My name is Michael, I breathe air and I am not a monster. Thank you for giving me a face, a voice, and for seeing me as a person.
Kevin, 58
I enjoyed every smile and assumed joy that another human being received as they came upon a free Sunday newspaper on top of the newsstand.
Derrick, 46
It took 15 years of incarceration and the death of my daughter for me to come to the reality that I was heading down the wrong path.
Bryce, 55
I have learned that no one ever deserves to be harmed, abused, or violated under any circumstance, especially children, and it is never too late to change.
Todd, 60
Education and my desire to be a better man became my saving grace. It allowed me to continue to foster a solid foundation with my daughters.
Michael, 43
After turning 19 in prison, I was sick of trying to understand the wrongs I was witnessing. So I cut my throat on both sides so deep that I blacked out.
Dale, 56
My blood beats her name.
Charlie, 47
I share these snippets to say, you never stop being a dad. My girls are grown now, but they will always be “daddy’s girls.” I may not be with them, but I’m always here for them.
Morgan, 33
Prison has been a roller coaster of self exploration and a chance to see the world around me with a clear mind.
John, 64
My fear is that I will not get a second chance to use all I know after prison.