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.
All he looked forward to were the parties. Until he started to get sick. Now he is all alone trying to fit in. Wearing his raggedy old cloth’s that he always wears. Leaning away from the crowd, not knowing whether to follow the other kids or just do him.
I come from empty fridges and Poor pockets I come from Junkyard hillbillies who Can’t hold a job I come from 209 Jefferson St. where my dad would always abuse me I come from the environment that surrounded me, drugs that my family consumed I come from 800 infirmary Rd. where they watched me grow up I come from a place that me and my friends call Stoners Ledge where we would smoke I come from a place called Ravenna where anything is possible I come from a Place that People come from I’m going to a place I can call home I’m going to do better than my ancestors that came before I’m going to be all that I
1. Remain humble while going hard. 2. loose your fake self, find your true self
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
Why are you saying that? You are so stupid and shut up Oof you lost your bf/gf Go off somewhere else Why in the world would you do that? Oof oof oof Oof that hurt ha ha ha
1. are there animals in heaven 2. I want to be 100% truthful to my famleiy 3. I am a hard worker to fix all the wrong ive Done 4. I workhard on makeing money and saveing it 5. im working on Becoming a beter Role mottlefor my littel Brother
April 16, 2021 Dear Cody, I can be whoever I want to be have learned that people can change and that change can be good, I have amazing Girl. Your kind respectful you cherish everyone who you come across. Don’t let anybody push you around. You are smart and an amazing Person don’t let anybody come in the way between of me and myself. Stay in Contact with God. Love, Cody
It was cold outside When I was removed from home Walking in the snow sucks Masonique is pretty She is genuinely funny She is My best friend
1. I will find true happiness soon 2. Steak bowls from Chipotle taste great 3. Show no love, receive no pain
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