Introducing Treavion, 23 I arrived at San Quentin a week ago. I share a 9’x4’ cell with Alex, HoSQ’s poetry director, who told…BarryJuly 17, 2024
Introducing Antonio, 41 She said, “You are my responsibility, my nephew, we’re family!” Coming from a household where there was no father…BarryJuly 12, 2024
Introducing Jay, 28 Grandpa was a childhood hero of mine. Every time I visited Korea, he waited in anticipation for my brother and…BarryJuly 9, 2024
Introducing Autumn, 22 I was 18 when I caught my case because I was deeply in love. I wanted to show the man…BarryJuly 9, 2024
Introducing Francisco, 50 When I came to the U.S., I was just 18. After a few years, I became the father of an…BarryJune 26, 2024
Introducing Luis, 33 One day after the yard recall, I was in my cell listening to some music. I wondered why my mom…BarryJune 21, 2024
Beyond the Bars Sammy, 23 years inside Samuel: Hi there. Diane: Hey, how are you? Sammy: Oh my god. Awesome. Diane: What are you doing? Sammy: I…BarryJune 14, 2024
Introducing Katie, 25 Another day down. Another day closer to home. Most of the time, I don't even know the date, let alone…BarryJune 10, 2024
Poetry “Poem” by Michael This is the only poem I’ve ever written. I wrote it after my wife passed away. It feels good to…BarryJune 4, 2024
Introducing Harold, 47 Being raised by hard-working, law-abiding parents, my fondest memory was being taught that choices are decisions. I took that sage…BarryMay 28, 2024