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Gabriel, 35

Gabriel, 35

“Addiction and misplaced loyalties drove a wedge between my family, friends, work, and my community.”

Gabriel, 35

“Addiction and misplaced loyalties drove a wedge between my family, friends, work, and my community.”

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Niiko, 34

Niiko, 34

“God may not be there when you want him to be, but he’s always on time.”

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Raheem, 46

Raheem, 46

“As each bird flew off with a piece of bread, I would get the feeling that I was doing my part, that I was playing a small role in a much larger picture. In the process, I couldn’t help but think that they were flying off with a piece of me too.”

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Cameron, 39

Cameron, 39

“What comes to mind is peace, and a sense that everything is going to be ok. What comes to mind is, that what’s in the past needs to stay there if I want to have a future, if I want to be grateful for today and for the fact that I am no longer the person I once was.”

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Samantha, 35

Samantha, 35

“I feel I am labeled as inmate 3306. Underneath all of the stigma I am a person. I am a fighter and I have strength. I have made mistakes, however I am taking the proper steps to make changes to my life.”

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Mike G., 28

Mike G., 28

 “Today after a lot of healing and participation in self-help groups, I finally feel free.”

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Joel, 31

“Being gone away from the world that I once knew for so long will make you feel forgotten.”

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Chris, 53

“It was about the six seconds of compassion that my foster sister showed me and the courage to let her compassion flow through me.”

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James, 55

James, 55

“My future is bright, I will be released on December 28th of this year and I’ll celebrate a late Christmas with my family.”

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Nathan, 57

Nathan, 57

“I never saw them fight or argue. One day they just decided to be friends, which they stayed until Bob passed away, while I was in jail fighting murder charges.”

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