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Stories of Life Inside

Explore the lives of incarcerated people through the power of storytelling.

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Explore the lives of incarcerated people through the power of storytelling. Find stories, letters, and interviews written by people in prisons around the world.

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Luis, 33

Brionna, 25

Charles, 38

Katie, 25

Morgan, 31

Derek, 59

Kahlid, 29

Timothy, 65

James, 68

Mary, 72

Mary, 63

Harold, 47

Tracy, 35

Ricky, 64

Davontaé, 25

Christina, 34

Lucious, 37

Adam, 42

Richard, 69

Marion, 68

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From Harold, 47

A truly timeless Jewel of knowledge handed down to me that’s one of my gold standards is my grandmother’s maxim, “Show me your friends, and I’ll tell you who you…
June 21, 2024

From Mary, 63

I had been ill for almost nine days. We can’t be seen here at the clinic, so women here, as sisters in Christ, must help each other. This is my…
June 21, 2024

Katherine, 34

I write this one day after training for my mentorship. People say they can handle the truth, but is that even true? I could be better even if I try…
May 7, 2024

Hope by Antwann

In September of 1997, I was arrested, charged, and convicted of 1st Degree Murder. Being sentenced to life without parole at 21 temporarily paralyzed my ability to reason. The fact…
May 1, 2024

Shea, 36

"I don’t know if there is any direction or positive behaviour going forward that could help to atone for my actions that day, but I think it would be foolish…
January 22, 2024

More from Arnoldo, 43

I wanted to create something so pleasurable that I could offer and intrigue God Almighty in His majestic throne made of sterling gold.
August 7, 2023

Alex, 56

If I could say anything to my younger self, I would say, “Don’t be scared to speak up. Tell your mother about the teasing and bullying. Tell her about the…
July 25, 2023

From Randy, 29

I no longer focus on life here in prison. I see my future and who I want to be. That hope is now what teaches me about life.
June 29, 2023

Ronald, 48

There's absolutely nothing wrong for loving one from afar, when that’s the best action, to keep you on the path that God intended for you to travel.
June 21, 2023

Eric, 53

I have learned how to manage my addiction, along with my depression. In the process, my self-esteem has slowly built up.
June 12, 2023

Michael, End of 2022

Instead of spending time in prison feeling forgotten and useless, I introduce HoSQ’s mission to everyone I come into contact with and many light up at hearing that someone wants…
December 30, 2022

More from Henok, End of 2022

In that moment our community members are reminded that they have a rich history prior to prison, and then they share whatever comes from their heart.
December 28, 2022

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