Stories of Healing & Transformation
Explore powerful narratives of resilience and recovery, bridging the divide for a safer future.
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Stories of Healing
People who have harmed — Your story of healing is important to demonstrate to others what is possible.
The Power of Art Therapy
I've always loved coloring since I was a child. I can remember coloring any cartoon-themed coloring book that was available, especially the Care Bears themed ones. Whatever sadness I felt at the...
Beneath the Masks
Before I came to prison, and for sometime in prison, I was afraid. The reason for my fear was that I haven’t matured yet. My low self-esteem as as child and my lack of confidence left me vulnerable,...
Take a Chance on Yourself
I came from a place of deep darkness. Things felt hopeless. I felt hopeless. Violence surrounded me in my home and outside the house. The feeling of oppression kept me down so that I couldn't move....
True Narrative
As children sometimes we were taught by people that were broken themselves. So we adopted their ways and narratives that were not truly our own. Being told I was worthless, stupid, that I would...
What a Boy Wants
I just wanted to be like him. I spent many years trying to imitate my father. I would wear his fatigues around the house and hammer nails into pieces of wood because he was a construction worker....
Holding On
Growing up I wasn't taught self-value or self-worth. I saw myself as someone the world could do without. I had no hope, and a person who has no hope, has nothing to lose. Still, I have no excuse for...
Stories of Trauma and Trials
Survivors — Your story is important to show others that they aren’t alone. This point is critical because people tend to isolate when in pain and that is the worst thing one can do.
Recognizing the Cycle
Jeffery A. Garrett T-15166 / DI 7-205-IL P.O. Box 409089 Ione, CA 95640 March 18, 2025 I suffered from countless adverse childhood experiences as a youth. I lived in a dysfunctional household which...
Voices of Change
“Sharing my story here has been a pivotal step in my healing journey. The support I’ve received is immeasurable.”
“Acknowledging my past actions was difficult, but the empathy and guidance from this community have been life-changing.”
“This platform gave me the courage to speak up and the strength to move forward with hope.”
“Finding a space that fosters understanding and growth has been crucial in my path to redemption.”
“The stories here remind me that I am not alone, and healing is possible with the right support.”
We Can Do This Together
"In the tapestry of healing, hope is the thread that binds us together."
– Dr. Emily Carter