Unlocking Creativity to Transform Lives
Writers in Residence teaches creative writing to youth who are incarcerated to empower their voices and assist in their re-entry into society.
"I learned about Joy"
"It was empowering and a safe space to express myself"
"I like this program because I get to get things off my chest"
"I needed Writers in Residence, I got to put what was on my mind while no one saying nothing"
"I learned how to cope by using creative writing and there's multiple opportunities to go far with it"
"I know what I need to do to be successful mentally"
Facilitate a smooth transition for youth back into their communities.
1) Your life is worth more than you know 2) My love for is going to be limitless 3) Good is my coping skill 4) My mistakes are my Destiny 5) Do you really love me?
Power on, power off Setting picked up and put down all day [no idea] on top of me, see right through me Let you know what’s going on by vibrating Crack my screen, it happens just don’t forget to put me on my charger.
1. Thief, lier, Druggy, chill, funny, loyal 2. funny, calm, smart, outgoing, caring, loving 3. Kind, Respectful, confident, lucky, willing, Safe 4. I will be Sober, honest, free
This is the kind of world we live in a big ball of fire. Where you can’t trust anybody not even your family. People Join a gang Just to be a part of something. The darkness is taking over
I remember when your mom kicked you out and you didn’t have anywhere to go and I took you in with me at my moms and you helped me and my mom pay for food and help throw in on rent so we could keep our place. I think that made me look at you like a wife when I ate you ate.
I think this picture is saying that the kids can be different and can live their best life. They can be whatever they want to be. They have to be someone they are not and they are wild and they have different faces but on the same face.
I remember when you would go to the bathroom and you would jump up on me and fall asleep on me.
I remember when we were at the group home and I ran, and you called me from your android phone crying telling me “Please come home” cuz you didn’t want me to get into trouble and I tried to call you back but I had no WIFI so it didn’t go through so I walked down Main Street back to the group home and from that point on I never wanted to hurt you again. Instead, I wanted to protect you from getting hurt cuz you mean the world to me & we have always had each other’s back through thick and thin. I love you Chenny forever. Love, Sam <3
I’m in the air like I’m free like everything I’ve ever wanted to be is here. Everybody I care about My Girl Eva is pulling upchurch By the car. She throws everyone I love and they come Crashing on and I’m filled with joy.
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Created by Paul Gehrig
