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From Wendy, 47
God knows prison made that possible for me, and I now have the tools to be successful in life. I am sure you have all heard the saying “home is…
August 18, 2025
From Giovanny, 46
We are building more than a boxing program. We are building bridges between races, instilling discipline, and preparing for life beyond these walls. Dear Humans of San Quentin, Sending my…
July 28, 2025
From Bradley, 47
A hug may seem trivial or simple, but what sticks out to me most is that the better hug you give, the better hug you receive. When I first got…
July 15, 2025
From Larry, 69
Don’t make the mistakes I made. Don’t spiral out of control. My life as I once knew it is gone, forever. It has been replaced by a new set of…
July 14, 2025
From Freddy, 33
To every foster kid and at-risk teen, I want you to know this: your life matters. You are not invisible. You are not alone. I’m writing to any young person…
July 8, 2025
From Freddy, 33
I’m learning about someone else's culture and loving how Polynesian people care about theirs. I’m a Spanish man who loves different cultures and I’m proud to say this Native Hawaiian…
July 8, 2025
From Christopher, 26
Look at the good side of something and hold on to it for dear life. At the beginning of my 15-year prison term, I made myself a promise. I promised…
July 7, 2025
From Victor, 32
I miss all the times we shared—the good, the ugly, and the bad. I remember when I was in high school, I met the girl of my life. The minute…
June 9, 2025
From Daniel, 53
In that moment, I found the strength and willingness to pursue my purpose in life. I was no longer afraid to face that person in the mirror. I had an…
June 5, 2025
From Michael, 59
I ran to her, picked her up, and cried more than she did. I remember when I was 10 years old and my little sister, Sharon, was 6. We had…
June 5, 2025
From Vincent, 60
Come find us. Talk to us. Most importantly, remember us. Before this time in my life, I was and still am a son, brother, nephew, cousin, husband, father, and grandfather.…
June 2, 2025
From Sabrina, 51
I'm no longer the same person I was when I came in. I now have the tools to love myself and be a better person. I’m not really good with…
June 2, 2025
