Incarceration

Overcoming the effects of incarceration

Incarceration can be traumatic and stigmatizing, both for those who serve time and for their families. Here you’ll find stories from people who are going through it.

Incarceration

“A lot of inmates are working hard to change themselves...I know this, because I was one of them.”

By Kenyatta Leal

Incarceration

“On my eighteenth birthday, I was sent to prison with a sentence of fifteen years and two felonies.”

By Danny Murillo

Incarceration

“I had always thought, ‘What’s in it for me?’ But seeing these volunteer teachers inspired me to give back.”

By Dmitriy Orlov

Incarceration

“I’m proof that it’s possible to recover. It’s a lot of work, but if you’re ready to do the work, I’m ready to back you up.”

By Christina Hernandez

Incarceration

“I worked hard to push past the feelings of anxiety and fear that threatened to overwhelm me.”

By Joel Williams

Incarceration

“Doing kind things for strangers made me feel better about what we had been through.”

By Chana Marie Wynne-Swan

Incarceration

“Though the holidays are still the toughest time, I have an incredible support system to help me stay strong.”

By Heidi

Incarceration

“I witnessed the creation of 500 pounds of happiness before my very eyes at San Quentin State Prison.”

By Wayne Boatwright

Incarceration

"I remain committed to defining my own future rather than allowing it to be" defined for me.

By Christopher Poulos

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Overcoming the effects of incarceration

“A lot of inmates are working hard to change themselves...I know this, because I was one of them.”

“On my eighteenth birthday, I was sent to prison with a sentence of fifteen years and two felonies.”

“I had always thought, ‘What’s in it for me?’ But seeing these volunteer teachers inspired me to give back.”

“I’m proof that it’s possible to recover. It’s a lot of work, but if you’re ready to do the work, I’m ready to back you up.”

“I worked hard to push past the feelings of anxiety and fear that threatened to overwhelm me.”

“Doing kind things for strangers made me feel better about what we had been through.”

“Though the holidays are still the toughest time, I have an incredible support system to help me stay strong.”

“I witnessed the creation of 500 pounds of happiness before my very eyes at San Quentin State Prison.”

"I remain committed to defining my own future rather than allowing it to be" defined for me.

Which of these is most relevant to the challenges you're facing?

Which of these is most relevant to the challenges they're facing?

Overcoming the effects of incarceration

“A lot of inmates are working hard to change themselves...I know this, because I was one of them.”

“On my eighteenth birthday, I was sent to prison with a sentence of fifteen years and two felonies.”

“I had always thought, ‘What’s in it for me?’ But seeing these volunteer teachers inspired me to give back.”

“I’m proof that it’s possible to recover. It’s a lot of work, but if you’re ready to do the work, I’m ready to back you up.”

“I worked hard to push past the feelings of anxiety and fear that threatened to overwhelm me.”

“Doing kind things for strangers made me feel better about what we had been through.”

“Though the holidays are still the toughest time, I have an incredible support system to help me stay strong.”

“I witnessed the creation of 500 pounds of happiness before my very eyes at San Quentin State Prison.”

"I remain committed to defining my own future rather than allowing it to be" defined for me.

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