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Michael, 56
“Everyone in life has dues to pay. Paying dues means being part of the solution rather than part of the problem and finding a way to get to “yes.”
Jose, 32
I can’t change my past decision or where I came from, but I change where I am going.
Robert, 63
Over the next two days I thought of the life I had wasted. I had been so caught up in self-pity and addiction that I wasn’t able to see the kindness in front of me. I made a commitment in that dry cell to change, no drugs or breaking prison rules. I am proud to say life is better than ever.
Christopher, 57
I came to San Quentin with my bag of hate and prejudices fully intact. Not really thinking of change. I’m not saying Moe is solely responsible for opening my eyes, but he became part of the solution, not the problem. Moe became my best friend and I am still blessed by his presence.
William, ‘Peedie Weedie’, 35
Truth be told, I’ve never been anything more than just a pothead.
Billy, 58
I chose to lead a sober life and finally found my higher power. My higher power spoke to me, saying – I still love you.
Christopher, 28
I’m now very considerate and learning a lot from these classes on how to be a good man with integrity. I want my freedom after I get these skills. I have a lot to live for. I have a lot of self-worth and dignity that I haven’t had before.
Steve, 49
I want people to know that being in prison you can stay lost or you can allow it to rehabilitate you. Me, I chose to let it rehabilitate me and that’s when I found myself. I began to smile. I felt good inside. Going to church, participating in self-help programs.
Antone, 28
What I want you to take away – cherish you and your family’s life. Please enjoy the moments, because you never know when your moment will be your last.
Lynda, 62
Meet Lynda...I awoke to a ringing in my ears on a concrete floor in solitary confinement. Incarcerated: 19 years Housed: Women’s Therapeutic Residential Center, Henning, Tennessee. I awoke to a ringing in my ears on a concrete floor in solitary...
Dennis, 54
It’s not easy to come to the point where you want to change your mindset. It can be a mentally painful process. I still have a lot of fine-tuning to do. It comes in increments, when it does, it feels good. My heart and mind feel nourished.