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Introducing

Klarissa, 27

One day, I will open my own bakery with a bookstore attached. I always thought I was going to do…
Barry
April 22, 2025
Introducing

Dashaun, 45

I came to prison when I was 18 for violence. I’m 45 now, and I’ve decided I will no longer…
Barry
April 22, 2025
Poetry

Poetry by Jarvis

If you’re living your street dream, do what you do. But whatever you do— don’t let your street dream live…
Barry
April 22, 2025
Introducing

Bo, 46

The District Attorney, a woman, spared my life by showing me mercy, mercy I did not deserve. At the age…
Barry
April 16, 2025
Introducing

Troy, 42

Down on the beach, we climbed the rocks and cliffs, catching crabs whenever we could find them. I can still…
Barry
April 16, 2025
Introducing

Jamie, 34

The six-digit number became my identity, Whether I chose it or not, willingly or unwillingly. Time passing, like a thief,…
Barry
April 9, 2025
Introducing

Melanie, 34

I didn’t turn things around until I had already been in for nine years. I wasted most of those years…
Barry
April 9, 2025

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