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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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James, 42

Kendra, 29

Angel, 21

Moises, 41

Montrice, 37

Lamond, 62

Dejon, 35

Irwing, 45

James, 30

Anthony, 53

Jack, 40

“Kris”, 54

Victor, 45

Travis, 39

Charlotte, 49

Giovanny, 46

Michael, 56

Quintin, 41

Billie Jo, 45

Ray, 32

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Daniel, “Danny”, 34

This time has allowed me to become the man I always knew I could be. Three years ago, I touched down at this place, thinking it was just another mass…
October 8, 2024

From Anthony, 53

Words to the One I Love . . . Meeting you is the greatest feeling I’ve ever experienced. Your arrival has given my life meaning and purpose! You’ve brought light…
October 1, 2024

From Katherine, 34

My Art, My Mind, My Picasso My mind feels so big, yet sometimes so small, as I sit on the floor with a big piece of paper and a pencil…
September 20, 2024

From Arnoldo, 45

Gizmo's little life is precious to everyone who meets him. When I rub Gizmo's broad chest, he responds with a lick on my forearm, his sad puppy eyes captivating me.…
September 10, 2024

Maurice, 34

I was released last fall, but now I'm back in prison on a violation and will be released in six months. Thank you all for caring about the lost ones…
August 19, 2024

From Angela, 52

Attitude is everything. I took on the attitude, "I can't do anything about things out of my control. I'll shake it off and make the best of my situation." I…
August 13, 2024

From Coby, 50

As far as I can remember, I believed two things. One, the police were wrong, and two the only way to make a living was to deal drugs. My lifestyle…
July 17, 2024

More Art from Ivie

I see you on the darkest days when I feel inadequate, unloved and unworthy. I remember whose daughter I am and I straighten out my crown.   Enjoy more of…
July 12, 2024

From Robert, 60

I distinctly remember a moment in time that resides in me the way that “hope” does,  light and airy, like a cloud that walks beside me for companionship.  One day,…
July 9, 2024

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

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