As soon as count cleared, I logged in to check my messages. "She's gone... " There it was, the message I was expecting and...
She’s Gone
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From the Inside:
Kurtis & Joe Part 4: Leaving Joe Behind
Kurtis & Joe Part 4: Kurtis & Joe face heartbreak as a promised transfer falls apart. Kurtis is moved alone, leaving Joe behind.
The Good, The Bad, and The CHANGE from Reynold in PA
Thirteen years into his sentence in the Texas Department of Criminal Justice, Troy reflects on the good, the bad, and the urgent need for change — from building others up as a life coach to confronting the daily harm of an unforgiving system.
The Good, The Bad, and The CHANGE from Troy in Texas
Thirteen years into his sentence in the Texas Department of Criminal Justice, Troy reflects on the good, the bad, and the urgent need for change — from building others up as a life coach to confronting the daily harm of an unforgiving system.
What Still Matters
We first shared this letter from Rick in 2017, titled What Really Matters, when he was still inside. The good news: he came home...
Poetry From Prison: Dortell Williams in California
During our 2025 Volunteer Bee Fest weekend, Leah opened a piece of writing from Dortell Williams, an incarcerated writer in...
Kurtis & Joe Part 3: Small Wonders
Kurtis & Joe Part 3: After daily shared prayers in the cell their friendship deepens. Kurtis begins to uncover the sorrow behind Joe’s story.
Art From Prison: Johnny in Florida
This piece came to us from Johnny in Florida. Like many artists behind bars, Johnny uses his creativity to process life, express...
Kurtis & Joe Part 2: The Rule of Prayer
In this second message, Kurtis writes about what it meant to look out for someone else, and the spiritual rule that carried them through Joe’s first six years inside.
Letters From Prison: Kurtis & Joe, Part 1 – Coffee and Trust
When Kurtis wrote us about his cellmate Joe, he had no idea his quiet message would spark one of our most enduring and moving connections.