Introducing Elby, 39It’s already hard enough doing time—why must we continue to suffer? I’m writing this because people outside these walls need…Humans of San QuentinNovember 25, 2024
Gratitude Thank You from RandyThe most impactful moment for me this year was seeing photos of the HoSQ interns making my "Better Than Freedom"…Humans of San QuentinNovember 25, 2024
Poetry Poetry by AlexThis year is when I noticed my self-esteem had reached a level that allowed me to truly be sure of…Humans of San QuentinNovember 25, 2024
Poetry Poetry by DamariusSpice Am I the one-eyed man in the land of the blind, Or just a little boy lost, out of…Humans of San QuentinNovember 25, 2024
Introducing Virgil, 60From Sticky Fingers to God-Gifted Hands Looking back, as a young boy at five, I remember my brother borrowing my…Humans of San QuentinNovember 25, 2024
Introducing TeRon, 37These moments allow him to recognize me as his father, which means the world to me. I am a proud…Humans of San QuentinNovember 20, 2024
Introducing Mateusz “Matt”, 36I never felt judged there—for being white, Christian, gay, or European. I was welcomed with open arms and love. I…Humans of San QuentinNovember 20, 2024
Blogs “My Sons” by JamesGod gave my boys a father to teach them respect, love, and loyalty. To show them how to stay out…Humans of San QuentinNovember 20, 2024
Introducing Bradley, 47For so long, I worked hard to be loved, but I never truly understood how much of a gift it…Humans of San QuentinNovember 20, 2024
Introducing Edgar, 49A human landfill for society's disgraced. Ironically, the sky was foggy and gray. For some this journey- a ticket…Humans of San QuentinNovember 20, 2024