Prison Stories

I didn’t have a mentor. I’m not going to let that happen to other trans and LGBTQ prisoners.

What the gift of Harry Potter meant to this closeted gay prisoner

For a nerdy kid, a Myspace post was the gateway to gangbanging

The overwhelming prospect of parenting a special needs child from prison

I had to learn how to cry again in order to find peace

How a prized prison commodity turned ritualistic for a group of women believers

The abuse of prescription drugs in prison is exacerbating the mental health crisis

Most relationships in prison are transactional and Sing Sing is full of guys with swagger and street smarts

On losing a place of worship and losing a friend in prison