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.
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...
Story of Pain
Losing my brother to gun violence while in prison has been the hardest and most challenging thing I've ever had to do. Usually I know all the right words to say, but my constant crying, the...
The Story of Jeffery Garrett
Jeffery A. Garrett T-15166 / DI 7-205-IL P.O. Box 409089 Ione, CA 95640 March 18, 2025 Since my incarceration, I have invested my time into my rehabilitation and recovery. I came to understand that...
The Story of Dortell Williams
Dortell Williams H45771 / D17-B203-3L P.O. Box 409089 Ione, 95640 March 13, 2025 As incarcerated people, our turning points are as diverse as mainstream America. For some, it was the death of a...
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.
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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