I got to Bedford on December 22, 1994. llost my biological mother, Maria Rios on October 15, 2005. That really broke my spirit. My mother was my bff and I called her, Lovey. And it still hurts like yesterday, but I have priceless memories that keep her alive and no one can take those. The Read More
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Mother’s Day can be a particularly challenging time for incarcerated mothers who are separated from their children. However, there are still opportunities for incarcerated mothers to celebrate and connect with their families on this special day. One option for incarcerated mothers is to participate in Mother’s Day programs or events organized by the prison or Read More
Darkness cascades Like water over falls Settles in pool Of existence Only here is seen The division Walking barefoot On smoldering embers Of smokey soul Hesitant And yet hopeful Find a flare Lead me not To soot filled chamber Of a burnt humanity Allow me to find Dimly glowing pathway To molten emotion Raw and Read More
“Well, for all persons each person is permitted to do of the available actions open to them. Only what will bring about the most good for them. This captures the core of act and consequentialism, which tells you to do whatever will best promote the gods overall. Impartially assessed many people reflect on what this Read More
Mental health is often a taboo subject, especially when it comes to us, who are incarcerated. The truth is that many individuals in prison struggle with mental health issues, yet they frequently do not receive the necessary support and resources to address these difficulties. Being incarcerated can have a detrimental impact on a person’s mental Read More
A tear-stained letter from Mama. She can’t understand the drama. She asks me to be kind, and a way to freedom find. I wish I could for my Mama, avoid all this prison trauma. She has such a gentle soul, it tears her up I know. To see the life of her firstborn, seemingly lost, Read More