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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.”
Miguel, 51
Meet Miguel... I’ve learned to open up, and love myself. To respect and be kind to every human being, no matter who they are. Prison saved my life in a strange way. I was miserable and unhappy. My marriage was toxic no matter how hard I tried to...
My, 40
Meet My... My spirit has been broken, but I haven’t lost my soul - yet. I have been buried alive for the past 21 years. I have been surviving on swallowing my own tears. Sometimes I choke on my own misery. My spirit has been broken, but I haven’t...
Miguel, 28
Meet Miguel... I live a life in recovery and searching my past for clues as to my imprisonment. I live a life in recovery and searching my past for clues as to my imprisonment. I abstain from trouble and misconduct to truly demonstrate my change. I...
Patrick “Jimmy,” 36
Meet Jimmy... I met and got snagged by the woman of my dreams. We made the decision to get married and are awaiting a date from the prison. Two Indians will walk one path for the rest of our days. This is the most amazing and insane thing that has...
Patrick, 56
Meet Patrick... The real story here is not about me, it's about being aware of how family, community and culture shapes one's values, beliefs and actions, then how that plays into behavior choices. I am one of the many incarcerated Humans of San...
Richard, 55
Meet Richard... The path to “True Humanity” can be long and very difficult. Unfortunately, in 2000 I lost a murder trail and was sentenced to Florida’s Death Row. I have served 16.5 years, living in a one man cell with a small fan, 13” color T.V.,...
Richard, 51
Meet Richard... I write this piece for those incarcerated and to whoever reads this, to not lose hope. Try different avenues in fighting for your freedom. Though I am still incarcerated, the time is soon approaching that I will be reunited with my...
Rob “6’9”, 45
Meet Rob... Having spent almost half my life in prisons, I could have very well become hardened by hatred, regret, and deprivation, but yet this sweet loving old woman truly showed me I’m still a good guy - deep down. Her name was Mary or “Miss...
Robert, 34
Meet Robert... I’ve learned that in order to get a second chance in prison, you have to use your time productively and not allow negative people to control the outcome of your life. They told me prison was the best thing to happen to me. When I...
Robert, 65
Meet Robert... The next thing I heard about him was that he had died from the coronavirus. The suddenness of it all is unbelievable. He was here, then he left us - just like that. SUCCUMBING TO THE CORONAVIRUS On March 25, 2020, I received an email...