A Dream For Freedom by Mr. Kim Moss

Featured, Freedom Dreams, Life in Prison, Memories

BEFORE PRISON I was a young man growing up in inner-city Detroit, and like any other young man, I had dreams and ambitions of being successful in life. Making my Mom and Dad proud to call me their son. Life was good for me. I grew up in a loving home, raised by my...

Only In America by Mark Anthony McCloud El

Family, Memories

I grew up on the northwest side of Detroit, where, although I lived with my mom, dad, two sisters, and niece, I came from a pretty large family of 12. Six boys and six girls. I believe that my upbringing was typical. My parents preached education first and foremost,...

A Day in the Life by Cynthia McDonnell

By Women, Featured, Life in Prison, Mental Health

I’m deaf. Nearly 70. Most days are the same: Wake up, take care of hygiene, check JPay, get hot water for a cup of tea. Make my bed, if I haven’t already, wait for medicines. I am in a unique position: I am a mentor in the DBT (Dialectical Behavior Therapy) program....

The Things That Led You To Prison by Jawan Hayes

Featured, Freedom Dreams, Memories

There is a saying: “If you want to make God laugh, tell him your plans.”  I believe God had a big laugh concerning the things I had planned for my life. But, as time went on, all I could say was, Hello, Hello is anyone there?  Being exposed to...

Listen Up, I’m Coming Home by Frank Duenaz, III

Change / Growth

Allow me to introduce myself. My name is Frank Duenaz, III. I have been incarcerated since September of 1995. I have received my parole from my life with the possibility of parole. I will leave prison on August 24, 2021—really soon. I will have served almost 26...