As I began piecing my life back together, I discovered that I had a likeable personality. I am funny, vulnerable,…
Humans of San QuentinApril 22, 2025
I came to prison when I was 18 for violence. I’m 45 now, and I’ve decided I will no longer…
Humans of San QuentinApril 22, 2025
If you’re living your street dream, do what you do. But whatever you do— don’t let your street dream live…
Humans of San QuentinApril 22, 2025
The District Attorney, a woman, spared my life by showing me mercy, mercy I did not deserve. At the age…
Humans of San QuentinApril 16, 2025
Down on the beach, we climbed the rocks and cliffs, catching crabs whenever we could find them. I can still…
Humans of San QuentinApril 16, 2025
Last night, I had the best dream of my kids. We were all together, happy, united. That hasn’t happened once…
Humans of San QuentinApril 16, 2025
She traveled 14 hours to escape generations of pillage and the destruction of her paradise home. I see her, crossing…
Humans of San QuentinApril 9, 2025
The six-digit number became my identity, Whether I chose it or not, willingly or unwillingly. Time passing, like a thief,…
Humans of San QuentinApril 9, 2025
I didn’t turn things around until I had already been in for nine years. I wasted most of those years…
Humans of San QuentinApril 9, 2025
