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Corey, 51

Corey, 51

“She was kind to everyone; she made us feel human.”

Michael, 44

Michael, 44

“I was a troubled kid and had experienced too much hurt and seen too many disappointments to give or receive love properly. Once I really found love, it would eventually lead to my incarceration.”

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Javier, 31

Javier, 31

“I’ve learned that if someone gives me an opportunity, I can accomplish a lot”

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Ciara, 34

Ciara, 34

Meet Ciara...Forgive as you may be forgiven. Make amends while you are still living. Don’t allow grudges to hold you back. Bitterness causes you to go off track. Allow love in your heart to let healing begin. Harboring hatred is a most deadly sin....

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Audra, 53

Audra, 53

My mistakes and crimes do not define me, my hurt no longer controls me.

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William, 58

William, 58

What on earth would make this young person, with so much life and joy ahead of her, want to keep in contact with someone like me?

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Amir, 72

Amir, 72

I stayed out of prison for five years and came back with a life sentence for attempted murder. For the first time I looked at who I really was.

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Victor, 54

Victor, 54

I scanned the dayroom, paying particular attention to people’s hands, looking for weapons, and to eyes and faces to see attitudes and signs of nervousness.

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Zach, 31

Zach, 31

If a negative thought comes at you, deflect it like a ping pong ball. It will keep coming back but keep deflecting it.

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Roy Lee, 68

Roy Lee, 68

The powers that be, have no idea all the good teachings Stacy did for people.

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