Introducing Lisa, 59Art is a great escape from the chaos of prison. I have the best job on the compound! I am…Humans of San QuentinJune 5, 2025
Introducing Rene, 38But the hope of becoming a better person and not creating more victims is what fuels my rehabilitation. I was…Humans of San QuentinJune 5, 2025
Introducing Miranda, 30I’m learning that there is a much better life out there beyond those gates than the one I’ve always lived.…Humans of San QuentinJune 3, 2025
Introducing Tony, 38I had this physical jolt, realizing just what an alarm meant - someone, right then, was struggling to stay alive.…Humans of San QuentinMay 30, 2025
Introducing Dale, 53The overwhelming love and emotion of seeing a little version of myself was indescribable. He was around a month or…Humans of San QuentinMay 29, 2025
Introducing Judy, 78My stories? They could live behind the bars of country classics. I prefer old and comfortable leather western boots. Faded…Humans of San QuentinMay 29, 2025
Introducing Sammie, 34The saying “hurt people hurt people” can be true, but people who heal can help others heal, too. I remember…Humans of San QuentinMay 28, 2025
Introducing Paris, 34Don’t let no one be the blame for you not making the change. I’m nobody’s punching bag. I was attacked…Humans of San QuentinMay 28, 2025
Introducing Perry, 73In that moment, I realized there was nothing more important than spending time with the blessing God gave me, my…Humans of San QuentinMay 27, 2025
Introducing Patricia, 55My cellie once asked, “Are you humming Barney?” I replied, “Yes, I’m thinking of my baby.” The day I turned…Humans of San QuentinMay 27, 2025