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.
I come from poverty, where I had to steal everything I needed. Drugs was everywhere I turned even in my veins. The streets are a cold place. Kill or be Killed, Do what we had to do to make a living. I know more about drugs then I do anything else. Cold winters, hot summers, Broken doors, boarded up windows, But im going to get myself and my family out the mud, and right my wrongs.
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?
Life 1. No matter what, life goes on Love 2. Pain is temporory, you’ll find better. Food 3. Chipotle chicken tacos are the best Advice 4. Begin with the end in mind.
I see all different colored people. I also see kids that want to be kids but can’t they struggle because they fumble they fumble but want to be humble.
We were at swensons me, my girlfriend, and a few of my friends. I was playing this girl. And her dad Pulled up to swensons. me and my friend who’s 6’3 got out of my car and he didn’t fight us because he was a shrimp.
I come from being a nobody I come from places where it’s not muddy From a single mom with no support To steppin in things I couldn’t afford A hustler, a go-getter, that’s who I am From hated to everyone being a fan
Floating through the stars No matter where you are At least I’m no longer behind “bars” I see her... the one that brings me down to earth She is how I know my worth To me she’s somebody to you she’s nobody her name is Masonique and our friendship is not so bleak She is my person
I see a group of people with a lot of different emotions and a lot of different backgrounds. I see broken bodies, I see mismatch clothes, I see power in their own ways. I see broken homes. I see homelessness, maybe hopelessness. I see Grown kids being forced to be an adult but still a kid in their mind.
Brandon He’s my forever rock Always there when I need him unbreakable love Loyal to him only Brandon is my Happiness For him I would kill
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Created by Paul Gehrig
